Mortgage Originators: Donât Be a Copycat!
In mortgage banking, it is commonplace for originators to adopt the practices of successful producers. If one salesperson rises at 4:00 a.m., everyone else feel
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These Caribbean islands are successfully combating the pandemic â hereâs why you should think twice before visiting
The Caribbean and the islands of the North Atlantic Ocean were some of the first regions in the world to reopen to U.S. travelers, as these destinations rely heavily on tourism. And theyâve managed to keep their infection rates low with strict mask mandates and quarantine measures. Breaking the rules can even land you in â¦
Japan’s borders just closed even more tightly to foreigners
Borders are continuing to tighten around the world as governments respond to the threat of a new, more contagious strain of the coronavirus. Effective on Monday, Dec. 28, the Japanese government will bar most foreign nationals in an effort to curb the spread of the virus. Entry bans were already in place for international travelers â¦
How, and why, we should solve housingâs affordability problem
America’s affordability crisis is worsening. Its reasons are manifold, whether a product of the “k-shaped” recovery that has left 28% of renters owing back rent on their homes, or rapid house price appreciation driven by demand for new homes that rapidly outpaces supply. But what can the US mortgage industry do in the face of … [Read more…]
Storis Rolls Out New e-Commerce Enhancements – Furniture Lighting & Decor
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The Fed plans to keep interest rates low in 2021 â what that means for your credit cards
Editorâs note: This post has been updated with new information. Back in March 2020, the U.S. Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate to almost zero in a historic move to help protect the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to this, slashing rates had only been done once before â during the global recession â¦
What Do You Need to Open a Bank Account?
It only takes a few minutes to open a new bank account if you have the right documents handy. This guide will help you get started.
The Latest Smart Home Tech to Add to your Home
Living in a smart house used to be an idea that was only in sci-fi movies. Not anymore. Upgrade your home with the latest smart home tech.
From heli-hiking to whale watching: The 6 coolest things to do on an Alaska cruise
There are some cruise destinations â Barcelona, for instance, or Venice â where you really donât need to sign up for shore excursions. You can just walk off the ship and head to the major attractions on your own. For the most part, the ports of Alaska arenât like that. To get the most out â¦
Hereâs what food and drinks the major U.S. airlines are currently serving
Editorâs note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. As travelers are slowly returning to the skies, airlines are beginning to resume some services that were temporarily cut due to the pandemic. In an effort to lower the risk of contamination and save some cash, airlines made drastic changes to their services, both â¦