To get the refinance you want, you need to explain your goal in words that the lender understands. This is a guide to what to ...

A real estate agent helps buyers and sellers find or sell a physical property, and a mortgage broker helps buyers find the financing to purchase a property. They share similar job attributes—as ...

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement of commission lawsuits nationwide is expected to force mortgage lenders and loan officers to find new ways of approaching listing agents and ...

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Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...

Although a mortgage will cover the majority of the cost of a new home, there are still expenses you need to pay up front — and not just the down payment. Most lenders charge borrowers for processing ...

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No matter where you live and intend to do business in the U.S., becoming a mortgage loan originator will require you to complete multiple steps, including completing a pre-licensure course, ...

My mortgage bank has about 400 loan agents and our intranet has a Top 20 leaderboard with four categories updated daily: closed loan volume, total units, purchase units, and commissions. Two amazing ...