How to Perform a Landlord Background Check
Wait! Don’t sign that lease just yet – a quick landlord check may change your mind.
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The Ultimate Roth IRA Conversion Guide – Everything You Need to Know
Thinking about converting your retirement account to a Roth IRA? Itâs easy to see why the Roth IRA is so incredibly popular. Contributions to a Roth IRA are made with income that has already been taxed, meaning thereâs no initial tax benefit, but the money you have in a Roth grows tax-free over time. Roth […]
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Residential Mortgage Services Review: A Home Purchase-Focused Lender in the Northeast
Today weâll check out âResidential Mortgage Services Inc.,â or RMS for short, which refers to itself as a leading independent purchase-focused mortgage lender. The retail direct-to-consumer mortgage lender primarily serves the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Eastern Seaboard markets. RMS said purchase loans accounted for 58% of last yearâs volume, compared to an estimated 40% industry average. [&hellip
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Why We Didn’t Use Cloth Diapers With Our 2nd and 3rd Kids
Cloth diapering is one of those things that is a frugal no-brainer, or so it seems. Using cloth diapers is often much less expensive. It’s better for the environment. And it’s a one-time investment that pays for itself again and again and again — especially if you have more than one child! However, while we… Read More
Why giving DACA recipients access to FHA loans is good for the mortgage business
Outgoing Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson and Deputy Secretary Brian D Montgomery have decided to allow individuals classified under the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” program (DACA) to qualify for FHA loans. The move clarifies ambiguous wording around the issue and gives these residents access to the federal-funded loan program. The news has … [Read more…]
InterFirst Mortgage Review: A Private Equity-Backed Lender Looking to Grow
Today weâll examine âInterFirst Mortgage,â which bills itself as a private equity-backed mortgage originator that is motivated to grow. Their game plan is to acquire consumer-direct call centers and âstrategically located licensed conforming/government wholesale mortgage operationsâ throughout the United States using their available capital. While they briefly placed operations on hold in 2017 in light [&hellip
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The 7 Best Ways to Finance Your Home Improvements
If your projects around the house are becoming more urgent, there are several ways to come up with the money.
What should you do when a borrower wants to turn a stock market windfall into a down payment?
Most in the business media world have been watching the GameStop story evolve in the past few days. The (somewhat simplified) David vs Goliath narrative of coordinated retail investors organizing online to bring down multi-billion-dollar hedge funds is hard to look away from. One of the many underlying stories of this improbable rise, and more … [Read more…]
“I’m thinking of starting a blog for autistic families. Is this a good idea?”
I live in the Indianapolis area and have a 10 year old autistic son. For a few years, I have been toying with the idea to start a blog or website that helps other families. I want to share my stories (good and bad) as well as let people know different resources, events, help find… Read More
The Best Renters Insurance Companies in Boston
Renters insurance in Boston is more expensive than in most areas in the United States. Itâs expensive for a few reasons, but the main one being that itâs necessary to protect your belongings. With a high amount of claims every year, providers must make up for any foreseen losses by charging Bostonians more for coverage. […]
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