Did You Know that most lenders will allow you to pay your real estate taxes and homeowner’s insurance either through your mortgage payments or on your own? Mortgage lenders typically default to …
Do You Know?
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 …
