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6 tips for working with the largest pool of homebuyers

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It’s critical to understand where, how and why millennials are searching for homes right now. Here are a few tips to help you tap into this massive buyer pool.  Continue reading →

Netflix series attempts to answer age-old question: Marriage or mortgage?

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In advance of the Netflix show’s release on March 10, we sat down to chat with agent Nichole Holmes about mortgages, romance and choosing between the two. Continue reading →

32% of first-time buyers get financial help from a relative or friend: NAR

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Limited income was the most cited factor holding back non-homeowners from saving, according to a new survey by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

LGBT Americans want to own homes, fear discrimination

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Homeownership rates for LGBT Americans lag behind those of the broader population. A new report suggests fears of discrimination may be contributing to that difference. Continue reading →

How to give first-time buyers the low-down on down payments

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There’s a wealth of low down payment options for millennials and first-time homebuyers if you know your clients and where to look. Here’s how to guide them through the plethora of options available to them. Continue reading →

What is iFunding? Here’s how it works

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This emerging consumer financing category is addressing the financial realities of today’s prospective homebuyers. Continue reading →

Down payment assistance tool offers buyer leads to loan officers

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Subscribers can use an eligibility lookup feature to match clients with programs and compare up to four programs at once. Continue reading →

The Homebuyer Files: 6 owners on the highs and lows of buying a home

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Buyers share the ups and downs of financing the homes of their dreams — from navigating tax drama and securing two loans at once to relying on iBuyers to beat the competition. Continue reading →

When’s the deposit due? How to help buyers through finance questions

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Not having solid advice about home deposits could cause mistakes and financial pain for buyers. You have a significant responsibility to educate clients on all aspects of finance, including pre-approval, earnest money and down payments. Continue reading →

Are low down payment loans really riskier?

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Higher down payments, coupled with poor savings habits, are making it very hard for millions of first-time buyers to save enough to buy a home. But new research shows that lenders and others might want to rethink the parameters around down payments mad… Continue reading →