Mortgage Applications Fall as Interest Rates Tick Up
Mortgage applications were down last week, dropping about 2% from the week prior, according to the latest survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The overall…
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10 Ways to Stay Entertained Indoors This Winter
The cold weather is officially here — and for many households, that means a lot of time trying to stay entertained indoors. While movie marathons can…
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Embrace Employee Spotlight: Anthony Booth and Nancy Morley
There’s a lot to love about Embrace Home Loans, but one of our strongest assets has always been our employees. We have teammates who have been…
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What Is a Break-Even Point? (and Why You Need to Know Yours When Refinancing)
Interest rates have consistently been at historic lows throughout the coronavirus pandemic, and, as a result, many people have rushed to refinance their mortgages. However, the…
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9 Handy Apps to Get You Organized This Year
All of us could stand to be a little more organized this year. Organization — both at work and at home — leads to less stress,…
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7 Winter Pop-By Ideas That Your Clients Will Love
If you’ve been in the real estate business for any amount of time, you probably already know that pop-bys can be a great marketing tool. That…
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Should I Refinance My HELOC into a Fixed-Rate Mortgage?
When you’re in need of cash, a home equity line of credit (HELOC) can seem pretty great. They come with low (often interest-only) payments for many…
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Mortgage Apps Surge After Holiday Slump
The holiday slump is definitely over. According to the latest survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association, mortgage activity jumped nearly 17% last week. Total applications were…
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Embrace Employee Spotlight: Bryan Smith and James Wood
There’s a lot to love about Embrace Home Loans, but one of our strongest assets has always been our employees. We have teammates who have been…
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5 Tips to Help Spruce Up Your Work From Home Space
By now, most of us have been working from home for months and, in many cases, our workspaces are far from ideal. With that in mind,…
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