September 27, 2017
Fannie, Freddie and Climate Change
The Housing Finance Policy Center at the Urban Institute issued its September 2017 Housing Finance At A Glance Chartbook. The introduction asks what the recent hurricanes tell us about GSE credit risk transfer. But it also has broader implications regarding … Continue reading
September 27, 2017 in mortgage | Permalink | No Comments
September 22, 2017
What Is a Credit Reference?
WalletHub quoted me in What Is A Credit Reference? Definition, Examples & More. It opens, A “credit reference” is a document that attests to the creditworthiness of a prospective borrower or rental applicant. The most common type of credit reference is … Continue reading
September 22, 2017 in mortgage | Permalink | No Comments
July 5, 2017
First-Time Homebuyer Tips
The Lenders Network quoted me in First-Time Home Buyer Tips and Advice from Top Mortgage & Real Estate Experts. It reads, in part, If you’re in the market to purchase your first home, then you know there’s much for you to … Continue reading
July 5, 2017 in mortgage | Permalink | No Comments
June 23, 2017
Mortgage Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-Approval
Realtor.com quoted me in Mortgage Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-Approval: What’s the Difference? It opens, When buying a home, cash is king, but most folks don’t have hundreds of thousands of dollars lying in the bank. Of course, that’s why obtaining a mortgage is such … Continue reading
June 23, 2017 in mortgage | Permalink | No Comments
June 21, 2017
Reverse Mortgage Drawbacks
US News and World Report quoted me in 6 Drawbacks of Reverse Mortgages. It opens, For some seniors, reverse mortgages represent a financial lifeline. They are a way to tap into home equity and pay the bills when meager savings won’t … Continue reading
June 21, 2017 in mortgage | Permalink | No Comments
May 26, 2017
Fannie Mae Student Loan Mortgage Swap
HIghYa quoted me in Fannie Mae Student Loan Mortgage Swap: Should You Do It? It reads, in part, This past week federal mortgage giant Fannie Mae announced it had created a new avenue for its borrowers to pay off student loans: … Continue reading
May 26, 2017 in mortgage | Permalink | No Comments
May 22, 2017
Using Home Equity Responsibly
Chase.com quoted me in How a Home Equity Line of Credit Can Help Your Family. It reads, If you’re a homeowner, you could qualify for a unique financial product: the Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC). HELOCs allow you to borrow … Continue reading
May 22, 2017 in mortgage | Permalink | No Comments
