Mortgage Market
How Home Buyers Rate Real Estate Agents
You ever wonder how clients rate your service? Here’s the answer. We all love to talk about sales awards and the number of deals closed, but when was the last time you […]
Working with New Construction Home Buyers: 5 Things Agents Should Know
Selling new construction homes is a different beast. The new construction market is booming and more buyers (especially first-timers) are opting for building new construction homes. As a real estate agent, this […]
Everything You Need to Know About Millennial Home Buyers
Millennials have had real estate experts perplexed for years, but we know what they really want. Figuring out Millennials has been notoriously tricky. It seems like nobody knows what they want—not even […]
What Real Estate Agents Are Looking for in a Lender
The real estate agent–lender relationship is important. Here’s how you build one the right way. In today’s market, it’s a must that mortgage professionals build relationships with real estate agents to grow […]
Top 5 Threats Real Estate Agents Need to Know About
These five threats could pose some problems for the real estate industry in 2019. It’s often said that real estate is the safest investment you can make. While this holds true a […]
5 Bold Housing Market Predictions 2019
Knowing the housing market predictions for 2019 is crucial to getting ahead in your real estate business. Some say “Change is the only constant” and in the mortgage biz, this couldn’t be […]
Fintech: The Year in Review
At the end of 2017, the fintech industry seemed poised to make a big splash in the coming years. Here’s who made waves in 2018. Earlier this year we talked about the […]
Mortgage Crowdfunding: Good Idea or Slippery Slope?
If you’re short on a down payment, mortgage crowdfunding might be tempting. It’s a newer trend that’s popping up in the mortgage industry. But is mortgage crowdfunding a good idea or a […]
House Price Seasonality and Why It Matters
What role does seasonality play in the housing market? Just like any other market, there are patterns in the housing market that affect supply, demand, and price over time. In some markets, […]
HELOC vs. Cash-Out Refinance: Do You Know the Difference?
We can help you make the choice between a HELOC vs. cash-out refinance. If you’re like most Americans, there’s no bigger purchase you’ll make in your lifetime than buying a home. A […]
Is Getting a Mortgage Out of Reach for the Self-Employed?
Can being your own boss hurt your chances at a mortgage? When it comes to getting a mortgage, credit and employment history play a huge part in a lender’s decision on whether […]
Low Down Payment Mortgages Are Making a Comeback
After falling out of grace following the housing crisis, low down payment mortgages are back with a different look. Don’t look now, but low down payment mortgage loans are back—but not in […]