Mortgage Applications Jump as Rates Hit New Lows Again
Mortgage activity increased once again, with mortgage applications rising 8% over the week. Refinancing rose 10%, while purchase loan applications jumped 4%. Though a 4% jump…
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Planning Some Home Improvements? The Dos and Don’ts You Need to Know
It’s a good time to improve the house. We’re staying home more than usual, we’re probably a little bored, and improving our homes can sometimes mean…
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Home Prices Are About to Rise; Here’s How to Buy Fast Before They Do
As home buying demand starts to pick back up, home prices have started to rise again. As of May 2020, the median national listing price was…
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Why Your Email Signature Is An Important Marketing Tool (and How to Get It Right!)
If you’re still using “Sent from my iPhone” or, even worse, not using an email signature at all, it’s time to step up your game. These…
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8 Tips for Managing a Long-Distance Move
Managing a long-distance move is no small feat. However, with a little planning and forethought, it can be done without it feeling overwhelming. To that end,…
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What’s the Difference Between Customer Service and Customer Experience?
There’s a new-to-you term you’ve been hearing a lot lately — customer experience — but you aren’t quite sure exactly what it is. Sure, you get…
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Things Consumers Want Loan Officers to Know
To best serve your clients, you need to know what it is that’s driving them. You want to know what they want from you so you…
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How to Adjust to Working in the Office Again
Your employer just put out a notice to the entire organization: It’s time to return to working in the office. Now that you’re just starting to…
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What is Loan-to-Value Ratio?
Your loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is one of the many factors a mortgage lender considers when evaluating your loan application. Put simply, it’s a percentage that reflects…
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Mortgage Activity Jumps, as Rates Hold Steady at Record Lows
Both home buying and refinancing demand jumped last week. According to the latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association, total mortgage applications rose 9.3% over the…
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