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Not just prices: How else the housing market has changed
Source: WTOP News--- The National Association of Realtors has released a years’ worth of research on how the housing market has changed — and the answer is a lot. Aside from skyrocketing prices, stiff competition among potential buyers and a record speed at which...
A Subtle New Pitfall For Mezzanine Loan Borrowers
Source: Forbes --- Commercial real estate financing structures often include not only mortgage loans but also mezzanine loans. These latter loans are secured by pledges of ownership interests in the mortgage borrower. If the mezzanine loan defaults, the mezzanine...
Millennials Are Now the Biggest Generation and Mortgage-Makers
Source: Motley Fool --- Key Points Millennials now outnumber baby boomers and account for more than half of new mortgage applications. Gen X was the biggest buyer just five years ago but has seen its share slip ever since. High-tech markets and some major mid-sized...
Mortgage assistance program available for North Las Vegas homeowners
Source: Fox 5 --- A non-profit organization is offering to help catch families or individuals up on up to 6 months of mortgage back payments or future payments. Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) said $300,000 of aid is available. Housing Director Rumaldo Chaidez, said...
Pregnant Women Are Being Denied Mortgages Due To Change In Earnings
Source: Refinery 29 --- Pregnant women and new mothers who apply for mortgages with some of the UK’s biggest lenders are being declined because taking time out from work will cause a temporary drop in earnings, Refinery29 has learned. Thirty-two-year-old Isabelle...
I want to refinance my mortgage, but I’m about to turn 70. Is it wise to refinance at my time of life?
Source: Market Watch --- Dear MarketWatch, I hope you can help me figure this out. I am 69 years old and will turn 70 at the end of the month. I’ve been offered a cash out refinance loan and need to decide whether to take a 15- or 30-year loan. My monthly obligation...
