Mortgage, US Real Estate

Who's Right in the Mortgage Industry?

By Brian Kline | September 8, 2015
There are at least three separate positions on the direction the mortgage industry is going but probably more. Federal agencies have one, traditional banks have another, and nonbank lenders still another. Of course, individual agencies, banks, and nonbanks each have their own take on the issues. Traditional Banks Pull Back Big Time At the heart […]
Mortgage, US Real Estate

The Benefits of Shopping for Mortgage Lenders

By Guest Author | June 29, 2015
Shopping for just the right house is an enormous task, but most prospective home buyers realize that doing some research, engaging the help of a licensed real estate agentĀ and having a clear idea of "wants" versus "must haves" goes a long way in successfully maneuvering the home-buying process. But when it comes to mortgage lenders, […]
Real Estate, US Real Estate

Take Control of Your Closing Costs and Win

By Brian Kline | January 19, 2015
Mortgage lenders are well known for piling on garbage fees as part of closing costs. As an investor, you need to take action to minimize these costs. If you don't, the questionable charges can easily balloon up to more than $6,000 on a $200,000 house investment. The government has attempted to control these costs but […]
Featured News, Mortgage, US Real Estate

New Mortgage Rules Should Loosen Tight Credit Standards

By Mike Wheatley | December 3, 2014
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's new lending guidelines went into effect Monday, which are expected to help loosen up the tight credit standards that home buyers and refinancers have faced in recent years.
Investing, US Real Estate

Real Estate Investing Today

By Brian Kline | November 21, 2014
There is a long history of real estate investing showing major appreciation in values following a recession. In 1970, the medium price for a house in the U.S. was about $25,000. A decade later, it had doubled to $50,000. In 2000, the priced averaged $125,000. Five times what it was in 1970. By 2006, it […]
Real Estate, US Real Estate

Boomerang Buyers AREN'T Bouncing Back

By Mike Wheatley | October 27, 2014
Only a small number of Americans who went through a foreclosure or short sale during the economic downturn have bought homes again, according to a study by Experian.
Featured News, Real Estate, US Real Estate

Lenders Go All-In On Multifamily Apartments

By Mike Wheatley | October 23, 2014
Lenders dished out $172.5 billion in new mortgages for apartment buildings with five or more units in 2013 ā€” a multifamily lending record, according to a new Mortgage Bankers Association report.
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