Tag: Mortgage

Investors Use Leverage In Real Estate Financing a rental property using a down payment is a strategy real estate investors use to mitigate risk and maximize potential rewards. By spreading investment capital across multiple homes, investors can generate multiple cash flow streams and quickly grow a real estate investment portfolio. However, there are pros and […]

If you need money and have paid off a decent chunk of your mortgage, a home equity loan can be a tempting option. These loans generally carry lower interest rates than other consumer loans, because they are secured by real estate. Using your home as collateral isn’t an issue if the borrowing terms are reasonable […]

Among the unexpected impacts of the coronavirus pandemic was the spike in demand for vacation homes. Consumers working remotely with steady incomes and savings opted to spend their cash on second homes since they could use them more often. Low mortgage rates and rapidly rising home equity that some homeowners could borrow against for a […]

There are about 80,000 real estate appraisers in the U.S. and they play a key role in most home sales. 1. We’re working under a cloud Until they weigh in with a determination of a property’s value, the buyer typically can’t finalize a mortgage. (Appraisers also play roles in property-tax appeals and home-equity lending, among […]

Make a big move in 2022- Buy and Sell Homes When you buy and sell homes timing is everything, in life and real estate, so you want to make sure you get it right. This is important because it can impact both the sale price of a home and, in a competitive market, your chances […]

 Text messaging has taken on new importance in mortgage customer prospecting- Lead Generation Some lenders even using it as a method for distributing videos that aim to educate and entice consumers. – Lead Generation But whether more traditional contact methods, such as direct mail, are effective in the post-pandemic environment remains a question heavily debated […]