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How Does a New Job Affect Your Ability to Get a Mortgage?
Changing jobs is a pretty normal thing these days and for the most part, it’s usually a positive thing. Perhaps you were offered a better paying position, the opportunity to move to a more desirable location, or the chance to go from…

New Consumer Protections on Reverse Mortgages Detailed by the FHA
According to a recent article last week by Brian Collins, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued a proposal which will codify recent changes to its reverse mortgage program and will provide additional protections for seniors, including a cop on…

4 Things that Could Make Your Deal Implode!
We all know how challenging it can be to get a well qualified buyer, find them a property, submit that perfect offer, get it accepted, and get your deal into escrow. So once you traveled down that long dark road, you want…

Having that College Degree is an Advantage when it comes to Owning a Home
A recent article in the National Mortgage News by Jacob Passy brings to light how being well-educated today has never been more vital when it comes to being a homeowner. According to Passy, First American Financial Corp issued a report citing the…

A Common Credit Roadblock to Home Financing
I think we all understand that credit and credit ratings are important. Unfortunately, sometimes we all make financial decisions that might seem like a good idea initially, only to find out later that it lowered our credit score. If you are looking…

How are Lenders Performing with TRID?
A recent survey conducted by TD Bank’s Mortgage Service Index polled over 1,300 American homeowners over the past ten years who took out a home mortgage and found that even with the new TRID rule, home buyers reported a positive mortgage experience….