What Does a 203K Consultant Do and Why Do I Need One?
A 203(k) consultant is like a football team’s offensive coordinator – a point guard that runs plays on basketball court and a star infielder – all in one. Seem like an exaggeration? When... »
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Things to Know About Remodeling a Home with the HomeStyle Renovation Mortgage
The Fannie Mae HomeStyle® Renovation Mortgage program helps qualified borrowers buy a home and make renovations, repairs or improvements – all in one loan. Here are a few the basic features of this... »
The “As-Repaired” Appraisal and 203K Loans
In a traditional home purchase transaction, a lender requests an appraisal to determine a fair market value of the home. The appraiser provides a professional estimate of the value of the property and... »
Can I get a 203(K) Loan and Do the Repairs Myself on the Home I Buy?
The short answer to this question is “Yes, in some cases.” The realistic answer is, “This is probably not a good idea.” Talk to anyone with a number of years of experience in renovation lending,... »
What Credit Score Does a Borrower Need to Qualify for FHA Financing?
Like a lot of questions regarding mortgages, the answer to that question is: it depends on a lot of other things. As of the date of this post, the FHA has set the minimum... »
Consumer Spending Up
“Oh what a price I had to pay.” (Fats Domino) Consumers weren’t afraid to spend in September after holding back in August. Folks were spending in September, according to the Commerce Department’s most recent... »
HomeBridge Ranks No. 1 in 203(k) for 2017, According to HUD
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently released its year-end 203(k) endorsement summary report and HomeBridge Financial Services ranks No. 1 in 203(k) loans for 2017! With its year ending September... »
HomeBridge Customer Reviews Reach New High
Nearly 40,000 customers have completed HomeBridge’s Customer Commitment Survey and our historical Net Promoter Score now stands at an impressive 78.7. The Net Promoter evaluation system, enthusiastically embraced by HomeBridge, scores the entire customer experience based... »
Hurricanes Impact Jobs
"If your paycheck depends on the weather and the clock." (Garth Brooks) Job growth plunged in September due to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The Labor Department reported that payroll growth declined by 33,000 jobs... »
Impressive HomeBridge Selling Solutions Stats Make the Case!
HomeBridge Mortgage Loan Originators continue to shine in their marketplaces with unique Selling Solutions that set them apart. Branch Manager / Mortgage Loan Originator Dean Bendall (NMLS #222267) and Regional Builder Manager Matt... »
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Helping Prospects Who Have a Friend in the Business
Don't let objections scare you off. In fact, each objection you hear is an opportunity to get valuable information and help move a step closer to gaining authentic trust with clients. While "I... »
Six Ways to Declutter Your Countertops
If you find yourself short on counter space, these six inventive tips can help you organize and maximize any counter in the house: On the wall. Take a look around your walls, particularly walls where... »
Timing Testimonials
As more and more homeowners head online for real estate information, getting great testimonials and reviews needs to become a key component of a well-rounded marketing plan. Since you already provide stellar customer service,... »
A New Take on Old Tech
It used to be that electronics and devices performed a single job. But at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), manufacturers unveiled a host of products that expand our notions of what household... »
You Gotta Have Heart
February is American Heart Month, and a perfect reminder to make small changes that can have a big impact in your heart health. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the... »
Dessert in 6 Ingredients or Less
Dive into dessert with these simple recipes in no time flat—all requiring six ingredients or less. Trouble-Free Tiramisu (Serves 2) 14 vanilla wafers, divided 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules 2 tablespoons hot water 2 snack-size... »
HomeBridge Purchases Operating Assets of Prospect Mortgage
HomeBridge Purchases Operating Assets of Prospect Mortgage, Becoming One of the Largest Non-Bank Mortgage Lenders in the United States ISELIN, N.J. (February 2, 2017): HomeBridge Financial Services, Inc., a national independent mortgage lender, completed... »
Break the Ice Like a Networking Star
Opening up a dialogue at a networking event, and keeping your intentions for business development clear, is easier than it may appear. While the most effective opener is, in fact, saying "hi" and... »
FHA Reducing Annual Insurance Premiums
As the nation’s housing market continues to improve, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro announced today the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will reduce the annual premiums most borrowers will pay by... »
Bad Habit Busters
Establishing habits is how our brains simplify tasks, saving time and energy for more important matters. The only problem is not-so-healthy patterns can develop into habitual behaviors we would rather not have. Here are... »
