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Homebridge Partners with Circa as Part of Renewed Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Dec 2 2020

We are thrilled to expand our renewed commitment to Diversity and Inclusion through a partnership with Circa, a national workforce development and recruiting company. With a tarnished history of discrimination, the mortgage industry... »
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Mortgage Professional America Interview on our New Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Oct 27 2020

Office of Diversity & Inclusion

At Homebridge, we know our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. Under the leadership of our new Office of Diversity and Inclusion, we are inspired to try new... »
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Stories from the Frontline

Oct 13 2020

Homebridge

There's no place like home, just ask Mackenzie Holowach. When the pandemic hit, Holowach was transferred to assist at a COVID testing site and later worked in a New Jersey ICU. Changing clothes before entering... »
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Homebridge Launches Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Oct 12 2020

Homebridge

Homebridge Launches Office of Diversity and Inclusion as Part of Commitment to Employees, The Housing Industry, And Customers Homebridge announced their newest commitments to diversity, inclusion and empowerment for borrowers and employees of the... »
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Top 3 Home Renovations and How to Achieve Them

Sep 25 2020

Jamie

Fall is here and as the leaves change colors you may be asking yourself, what would make my home the one I’ve always dreamed of? Maybe an inground pool, a backyard deck or... »
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CONDO SUPPORT TO ACCELERATE YOUR BUSINESS GROWTH

Sep 16 2020

Briana Wucinski

Condominium lending can often seem fraught with complications, leaving many Mortgage Loan Originators to focus strictly on houses. This is a mistake as condos make up a sizeable chunk of already existing home.... »
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Top 3 Home Renovations & How to Achieve Them

Sep 14 2020

Homebridge

Fall is here and as the leaves change colors you may be asking yourself, what would make my home the one I’ve always dreamed of? Maybe an inground pool, a backyard deck or... »
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3 Reasons to use a Renovation Loan

Sep 14 2020

Homebridge

As homeowners across the country spend more and more time at home, there’s been an explosion of home remolding. With the fall season arriving, you may also be feeling the need to change... »
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Why & How to Buy & Reno a Fixer Upper

Sep 2 2020

Homebridge

Many homebuyers look for the “perfect” home rather than the right home. If you’re shopping for a new home to build equity and set down roots for you and your family, think about... »
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Helping Housing Professionals Grow Their Business

Aug 28 2020

Homebridge

Marketing to the modern homebuyer means constantly evolving your strategy and method of communications. With a 30-year history of industry leadership, Homebridge has always thrived by staying ahead of this dynamic communications. On September... »
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5 Reasons to Buy A Home

Aug 4 2020

Homebridge

Making the move from living with others to renting your own home is the first step many of us take in establishing our independence. As time goes on, however, you may begin to... »
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5 Actions to Avoid Before Homebuying

Aug 4 2020

Homebridge

Buying your first home is an exciting process. But as one of the most significant purchases you'll ever make, it can also be a little intimidating. To ensure a fun and straightforward experience,... »
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Purchase with No Reno Loan!

Aug 4 2020

Homebridge

Shopping for a new home is an amazing experience. For many first-time homebuyers, getting to finally see the homes they’ve long researched is the best part of the process. To expand that search,... »
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5 Factors In Making Buying a Home More Affordable

Jul 29 2020

Jamie

Buying a home can seem overwhelming. As possibly the largest purchase you’ll ever make, you may even convince yourself that homeownership is financially beyond your reach. However, there are several factors you can... »
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VA Refinance: Understanding Your Two Options

Jul 1 2020

Homebridge

If you haven’t refinanced your home you could be missing out on big savings. In fact, more than eight million homeowners are leaving cash on the table by not refinancing. While this number... »
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VA Loan Qualifications: Who is Eligible for a VA Loan?

Jul 1 2020

Homebridge

In the last post, we discussed several reasons why a VA Loan may be the right choice for you and your family. In this article, you’ll learn if you’re eligible for a VA... »
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Why Choose a VA Loan?

Jul 1 2020

Homebridge

The VA Loan program was established to help our nation’s veterans and their families achieve the goal of homeownership. It has features unlike any other loan product and, if you qualify, is a... »
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Tech-Centered Marketing Via Growth Engine

Jun 9 2020

Homebridge

In the past, marketing was considered a secondary or peripheral focus for a company, with other functions such as business development or recruiting being in the forefront. That all changed at the beginning... »
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Make Working from Home More Enjoyable with 3 Key Upgrades

Jun 5 2020

Homebridge

While having a comfortable home is always a priority, it’s more important than ever as we’re spending more and more time at home. For some of us, this includes working from home as... »
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How Homebridge is Responding to COVID-19

Jun 2 2020

Homebridge

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States 3 months ago, many of our normal routines have been altered on a collective level. Companies such as Homebridge are no exception. Throughout the... »
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4 Major Reasons Why Physical Lenders Are Better Than Digital Ones

Jun 1 2020

Homebridge

Today’s world is digital. Financial transactions such as a mortgage are no exception. Many companies offering majority-digital or completely digital transactions have opened within the past 10 years, making it appear as though... »
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How an FHA Loan Can Help You Secure Your Ideal Home

May 18 2020

Homebridge

In your search for the perfect place, you may have found homes in your market that are a bit out of your price range. Or, you may have found that you don’t have... »
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A Lesson in Supply and Demand

May 8 2020

Homebridge

One week after home loan rates failed to improve further in the face of multiple bond-friendly stories, such as low inflation, high unemployment claims, and the Fed's continued commitment to purchase bonds, we... »
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Is This the Bottom?

May 1 2020

Homebridge

Home loan rates continue to hover near all-time lows, but there are three reasons why they should have improved but didn’t. Let's take a look at some of the “bond-friendly” news from this week... »
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Four Ways to Capitalize on Homebuying During 2020

Apr 30 2020

Homebridge

The current turbulent economic and social environment has changed how many Americans spend their time and money; that’s a fact. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t have the home you’ve always wanted. Whether... »
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Homebridge’s Hawaii Associates Help Out In Relief Efforts

Apr 29 2020

Homebridge

During this time of uncertainty, several of our Mortgage Loan Originators have offered aid to their communities in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. Homebridge's Aiea location and other Hawaii branches partnered up... »
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Stabilization in the MBS Market

Apr 25 2020

Homebridge

One of the major effects of the coronavirus was the enormous destabilization of the mortgage-backed securities (MBS) market back in mid-March. MBS pricing and trading activity determine home loan rates, so a big and... »
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How Can I Afford a Home? What Are My Options?

Apr 24 2020

Homebridge

Factors such as student loan debt, competitive real estate markets and low housing stock relative to demand have made many people believe that homeownership is beyond their reach. These issues can make homebuying... »
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The Unemployment Line is Growing

Apr 17 2020

Homebridge

The leading indicator on the health of the job market is the Initial Jobless Claims report, which essentially tells us the length of the unemployment line. And that line just grew. Over the past... »
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Homebridge Makes a Bold Statement in 2019 With Awards Sweep

Apr 14 2020

Homebridge

The year of 2019 was a massive year for Homebridge and its associates. Top originators closed an unprecedented amount of loans in 2019, creating a high watermark for the company as a whole.... »
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Coronavirus Fallout to Hit Homeowners

Apr 3 2020

Homebridge

The Coronavirus has impacted millions of Americans across the country due to job loss and furloughs making it difficult, and sometimes impossible, for homeowners to make their mortgage payments. The U.S. government has stepped... »
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Liquidity Defined

Mar 27 2020

Homebridge

This past week, thanks to the Federal Reserve, home loan rates declined. The high uncertainty around the coronavirus and its impact on homeowners and mortgage payments created a dire need for liquidity in... »
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Expand and Build Your Influence with the Growth Engine Tech Stack

Mar 24 2020

Homebridge

The growth of any Homebridge Mortgage Loan Originator is dependent on how effectively they can communicate with leads, borrowers and referral partners. Growth Engine is our promise that as a Homebridge MLO, you... »
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Three Factors that Affect the Move to Your Next Home

Mar 23 2020

Ben Chapman

Moving to a new home can mean grappling with second guesses and big decisions. However, your move can be made much easier if you focus on the three factors critical to the choice... »
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An All-Star Trip for the Books! – Homebridge 2020 All-Star Recap

Mar 20 2020

Homebridge

Each year Homebridge recognizes our incredible associates with an enchanting incentive trip for top producing Mortgage Loan Originators. This year our team spent time together in Cancun, Mexico on an All-Star trip of... »
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Coronavirus and Extreme Volatility

Mar 20 2020

Homebridge

This past week, home loan rates ticked up again despite the Fed recently cutting rates by a full point and the 10-year Note remaining just above 1%. Why? Mortgage backed securities (MBS) are bonds... »
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Rate Movements Explained

Mar 13 2020

Homebridge

This past week was a head-scratcher as home loan rates ticked up slightly week over week despite the 10-year Note yield hitting a historic low of 0.31% and stocks enduring heavy losses. Typically,... »
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How to Prepare for Buying a New Home

Mar 11 2020

Homebridge

After a lot of thought, you’ve decided to purchase a home. Great decision! As of March 2020, mortgage interest rates are at a record low. This makes it a perfect time to buy... »
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How Low Can We Go?

Mar 6 2020

Homebridge

Home loan rates touched all-time lows this past week, fueling refinance activity and creating a sense of urgency for homebuyers to lock in purchase loans. The question many people are asking is, "how low... »
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Now Boarding Our 2019 Homebridge All Stars!

Mar 6 2020

Homebridge

2019 was a year of unparalleled growth and record-breaking volume which in turn, produced the largest number of All-Star qualifiers ever at Homebridge Financial Services. Our tremendous success in 2019 was made possible by... »
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Homebridge Partners with Circa as Part of Renewed Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Mortgage Professional America Interview on our New Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Stories from the Frontline

Homebridge Launches Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Top 3 Home Renovations and How to Achieve Them

CONDO SUPPORT TO ACCELERATE YOUR BUSINESS GROWTH

Top 3 Home Renovations & How to Achieve Them

3 Reasons to use a Renovation Loan

Why & How to Buy & Reno a Fixer Upper

Helping Housing Professionals Grow Their Business

5 Reasons to Buy A Home

5 Actions to Avoid Before Homebuying

Purchase with No Reno Loan!

5 Factors In Making Buying a Home More Affordable

VA Refinance: Understanding Your Two Options

VA Loan Qualifications: Who is Eligible for a VA Loan?

Why Choose a VA Loan?

Tech-Centered Marketing Via Growth Engine

Make Working from Home More Enjoyable with 3 Key Upgrades

How Homebridge is Responding to COVID-19

4 Major Reasons Why Physical Lenders Are Better Than Digital Ones

How an FHA Loan Can Help You Secure Your Ideal Home

A Lesson in Supply and Demand

Is This the Bottom?

Four Ways to Capitalize on Homebuying During 2020

Homebridge’s Hawaii Associates Help Out In Relief Efforts

Stabilization in the MBS Market

How Can I Afford a Home? What Are My Options?

The Unemployment Line is Growing

Homebridge Makes a Bold Statement in 2019 With Awards Sweep

Coronavirus Fallout to Hit Homeowners

Liquidity Defined

Expand and Build Your Influence with the Growth Engine Tech Stack

Three Factors that Affect the Move to Your Next Home

An All-Star Trip for the Books! – Homebridge 2020 All-Star Recap

Coronavirus and Extreme Volatility

Rate Movements Explained

How to Prepare for Buying a New Home

How Low Can We Go?

Now Boarding Our 2019 Homebridge All Stars!