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Assurance Financial Review: So Fast You Can Apply During Halftime

Today we’ll check out a mortgage lender based in the south by the name “Assurance Financial,” which is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Aside from being fans of LSU, they also say you can apply for a mortgage during halftime, which is handy if you’re a sports fan. They’re able to get things done quickly [&hellip

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For the third week in a row, mortgage rates stay at 2.73%

For the third week in a row, the average mortgage rate for a 30-year fixed loan remained unchanged at 2.73%, according to Freddie Mac.

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20 Slow Cooker Meals from ALDI for just $150!

I Am That Lady is back with another ALDI Freezer Cooking Plan! In this newest plan, she shows you how to make 20 Slow Cooker “Comfort Food” Meals for just $150! You can see all of the basic details on her blog for the plan or you can purchase the full details (instructions, shopping list,… Read More

Tyra Banks Snags a Picture-Perfect Malibu Beach House for $4.7M

The supermodel and real estate tycoon Tyra Banks has reportedly snapped up a contemporary Malibu beach house with ocean views, for $4.7 million.

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Am I Ready to Buy a House? 8 Questions to Help You Decide – Redfin

So you’re asking yourself, am I ready to buy a house? Here are 8 questions to help you determine if you’re ready to become a homeowner.

Am I Ready to Buy a House? 8 Questions to Help You Decide

So you’re asking yourself, am I ready to buy a house? Well, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve laid out 8 questions to help you determine if you’re finally ready to become a homeowner.

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Contractors vs. Employees (Differences) – Who Should You Hire?

When a business grows enough to require hiring more talent, small-business owners must decide whether to hire employees or freelancers. There are important legal distinctions between the two, and each option has its pros and cons. Which kind of hire makes more sense for your business? Find out here.

Contractors vs. Employees (Differences) – Who Should You Hire? is a post from Money Crashers.

Buyers and Sellers Both More Upbeat in 2021

Posted To: MND NewsWire

Consumers expressed more positive sentiments toward the housing market as 2021 arrived, sending Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) a bit higher. The most significant gains came from increased optimism about the climate for selling a home. The index increased by 3.7 points to 77.7 in January, erasing at least a portion of its 6-point loss in December. Fifty-seven percent of consumers contacted by the monthly National Housing Survey said they felt it was a good time to sell a home, up 7 points from December, while those who viewed it as a bad time dropped 9 points to 33 percent. This left the net positive answers at 24 percent, a 16-point month-over-month increase and 21 points higher than in January of last year. Positive feelings about buying a home were unchanged from December…(read more)

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Mega Capital Funding returns to non-QM lending space

Mega Capital Funding just became the latest company to re-enter the non-Qualified Mortgage space with the launch of its new product lines.

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