Real Estate Marketing & Beyond

What Types Of Loans Are Available For First-Time Home Buyers In 2023?

By Brian Kline | December 6, 2022

Fannie Mae chair warns against cash-out refinancing

By Mike Wheatley | June 29, 2021

Housing industry experts have been pretty vocal about the benefits of refinancing a mortgage lately, saying homeowners can benefit from current low interest rates to save potentially hundreds of dollars a month on their loan repayments. But Sheila Bair (pictured), chair of the board of directors at Fannie Mae this week warned that refinancing is […]

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5 Different Kinds Of Loans And Their Benefits

By Jamie Richardson | March 5, 2021

It’s a huge commitment to take out a loan. Since loans vary in their repayment schedules and interest rates, it’s crucial to know which kinds of loans are the most ideal for you. Most loans are either unsecured or secured. Secured loans are tied to collateral, which is something that may be reclaimed by the […]

Mortgage, Real Estate

Borrowers turn to credit unions as banks tighten up on lending

By Mike Wheatley | February 9, 2021

Lending from credit unions is growing as borrowers seek out more options to finance their home purchases. Between the end of 2019 and September 2020, membership of credit unions increased by 2.8%, or 3.37 million, and total membership now totals 125.11 million, according to a report by CNCB. Moreover, credit unions’ loan portfolios have grown […]

Mortgage, US Real Estate

Now is the best time to secure a mortgage, study finds

By Mike Wheatley | February 1, 2021

Home buyers should move quickly if they want to lock in the best possible terms on their mortgage, as the winter months typically see lenders providing much better deals on their loans. A new study by home finance startup Haus found that lenders typically offer discounts of up to 20 basis points in January compared […]

Mortgage, Real Estate

Buyers are coming up with bigger down payments than ever before

By Mike Wheatley | September 20, 2018

As would-be buyers struggle to compete against each other due to a tigher-than-ever supply of available homes to buy, some are upping the ante by putting down larger down payments

Home Buying, US Real Estate

5 Tips for Finding the Best Home Loan

By Brian Kline | July 18, 2017

Finding the home loan that best fits your needs probably isn’t the same as it is for your brother in-law, your office water cooler buddy, or even the loan originator that your real estate agent recommends.

JP Morgan Agrees to Settle Mortgage Discrimination Lawsuit

By Allison Halliday | January 18, 2017

According to an article in Reuters, JP Morgan Chase & Co has agreed a $55 million settlement for a US Justice Department lawsuit. This lawsuit accused the company of discriminating against minority borrowers, allowing mortgage brokers to charge

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