By Eric Bernstein, President and Co-founder of LendFriend Mortgage There’s a financing tool available to millions of American veterans that requires no down payment, carries no private mortgage insurance, and typically offers interest rates that beat conventional options. It’s backed by the federal government, has been around since 1944, and by nearly any objective measure…
Loyalty programs are a cornerstone of customer engagement and retention strategies. With many benefits tailored to meet the evolving needs of consumers, these programs improve customer satisfaction and drive sales by catering to what customers actually want and find valuable. It’s a win-win situation. Take a look at the top 10 best rewards programs in…
Around 20 properties are going under the hammer at Amir Prestige’s autumn auction With global markets rattled by the conflict in Iran and wild swings in the crypto space, wealthy investors are retreating to the safe haven of prestige real estate. The flight to bricks and mortar is setting the stage for a fierce auction…
Zero down home loans used to be all the rage several years ago, say around 2008-2009. Along with zero down, required credit scores began to float downward too. Next came the lack of income documentation. When you look at the financial salad of no money down, damaged credit and no income or asset verification, it’s…
Government employees often have access to exclusive discounts and deals that help reduce everyday expenses. Whether you work at the local, state, or federal level, these discounts cover many categories, including health, food, clothing, travel, and more. Below is a guide to help you take advantage of Government employee discounts. You’ll usually need to present…
RBA boss Michele Bullock settled on a luxury $2m holiday home on the same day the Central Bay controversially raised interest rates for the second time in a row last week. Picture: NewsWire / Gaye Gerard RBA boss Michele Bullock settled on a luxury $2m holiday home on the same day the central bank controversially…
By choosing the right business account, you can enjoy things like high interest and avoid paying steep monthly fees, so you get to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket when tax time comes knocking. Why tax season hits solopreneurs hardest If you’re a solopreneur, you face unique financial challenges, especially if you…
A reverse mortgage product once hailed as a potential game-changer for retirement has largely failed to gain traction, not because of its design but due to shortcomings within the industry itself. That’s according to Michael Banner, a national reverse mortgage educator and leader for American Pacific Mortgage (APM), who is preparing to address the HECM…
Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.22%. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage edged up this week to 6.22% but remains nearly half a percentage point lower than the same time last year,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Potential homebuyers are poised for a more…
New data shows buying an affordable home is becoming increasingly difficult, but there are still hundreds of suburbs with a median house price of less than $500,000. PropTrack data has revealed 402 suburbs across the country where buyers can still snap up a house or unit for less than $500,000, and you don’t necessarily need…