Do you know about the NAR settlement and how it may affect buyers and sellers going forward? On March 15, 2024, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced a nationwide settlement, …
The Schemes the Big Box Banks are Using to Attract Borrowers.
I recently had a conversation with a Realtor I know. He told me about the tactics some of the banks were using to market to his borrowers. “They sound really good!” he told me. “Can you offer these …
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Think You’ll Save Money Going to Your Credit Union? Just Ask THIS Borrower!
When it comes to mortgage rates, there’s a perception that borrowers can shop for the best rates. The truth is there is little difference from one lender to another. And since closing …
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Title Insurance: Do You Know What You’re Paying For?
Title Insurance: Do you know what you're paying for? Most borrowers don't. Michael Haltman, President of Hallmark Abstract Services in Jericho, New York recently published an article which …
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Dispelling Home Lending Myths
Last updated 2/19/2020 Obstacles to home-ownership have reached such mythical proportions that many prospective home buyers believe it’s futile to even try! Fortunately, many of these perceived …
CFPB Responds to Mortgage Banker’s Association Concerning TRID Issues
As the months pass since TRID (TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure) was implemented, the problems and unintended consequences of this new federal law keep piling up. In a recent video …
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