With rising rates and HEM figures to contend with, government-backed lenders may reduce the barriers to entry for many clients, according to South Australian broker Ben Gregory of Protego Finance. Gregory (pictured above left) said he had found it “increasingly difficult” to secure home finance for his clients, particularly first home buyers, through mainstream lenders … Read more
In the ever-evolving legal landscape, law firms are no stranger to adapting and innovating to meet the demands of their clients and the market. However, so far 2023 has served up a unique mix of economic challenges that have far-reaching implications for how firms operate and succeed. From a decline in legal demand to the … Read more
In the past few months, 1% down payment mortgages have returned with a vengeance. We’ve already seen Rocket Mortgage ONE+ and a similar product from rival United Wholesale Mortgage. And even a zero down FHA loan from Movement Mortgage. The programs have emerged as both home prices and mortgage rates remain stubbornly high. Now San … Read more
Dustan Woodhouse may have been a C+ student in high school way back in the 1980s, but he knows a lot about writing. He penned four books on the mortgage business within a decade, has over 400 podcast episodes online, and maintains a lively LinkedIn presence. ChatGPT still blew him away. While the Vancouver-based broker … Read more
Spring has sprung, and so have home prices in many areas. A drop in the number of homes for sale has fueled a new round of bidding wars in some regions, and more homes are selling for above their asking prices, even with higher mortgage rates. Homes are selling faster, too, with almost 50% of homes selling within two weeks.
At MortgageDepot, we are thrilled to announce that coops are now eligible for our bank statement program. This exciting development opens up new avenues of financing for cooperative housing in the vibrant boroughs of New York. If you’re looking to secure a loan for a coop, we are here to help you navigate the process … Read more
A high-quality law firm website is not just a digital business card, but an investment that generates a strong ROI by either: Generating leads from your ideal clients Building credibility for your ideal clients Differentiate you from your competition (help them decide to contact you above all others) And ultimately it has to drive much … Read more
Many people dream of buying a home. While purchasing a property is an exciting life milestone, it’s also complicated. First, there’s the struggle of finding a place that actually fits your unique needs and price point. Then, there’s the paperwork. Buying a house requires you to complete a lot of documentation, which can get confusing. … Read more
Recently released figures has revealed that Mortgage Choice has above-average female broker representation compared to the rest of the mortgage broking industry. However, while the Australian broker network’s Aspire program and female-focused recruitment campaign has made inroads towards increasing the number of women brokers, Mortgage Choice concedes that “there is still a long way to … Read more
Recently we have talked with a lot of attorneys who are very concerned about the methods and tactics and less about the message they’re trying to send. It’s similar to what we see from a lot of other agencies. Starting with a tactic before having a strategy. It’s all too easy to be drawn towards … Read more