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The Community Mortgage Lenders of America

The Community Mortgage Lenders of America

The Community Mortgage Lenders of America board announced the hiring of Ed Wallace as its new executive director. Wallace is succeeding Glen Corso, who retired in November and taking over for Rob Zimmer, CMLA head of external relations, who served in this

May 02, 2018 |

Reverse Mortgages Post 2017 Changes

Reverse Mortgages Post 2017 Changes

by Charlene Turner, NMLS # 456052 Since it is Reverse Mortgage Education week, let’s examine changes in the FHA Reverse Mortgage product in the past year. In October 2017, the Reverse Mortgage program introduced more sweeping changes to the Home E

Apr 25, 2018 |

Attention, first-time homebuyers: Don't fear mortgage insurance.

Attention, first-time homebuyers: Don't fear mortgage insurance.

by Shikma Rubin, NMLS # 1114873 Let me dispel one of the biggest myths in home buying: Mortgage insurance is something you must avoid at all cost. That is incorrect, and here is why. Mortgage insurance makes it possible to purchase a home even if one can

Apr 02, 2018 | mortgages

Marshall Celebrates 16 Years with THF

Marshall Celebrates 16 Years with THF

Congratulations and THANK YOU, Mary Beth Marshall. Celebrating 16 years with the Tidewater Home Funding family this December. A truly exceptional mortgage professional.

Dec 04, 2017 |

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Announces Maximum Conforming Loan Limits for 2018

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Announces Maximum Conforming Loan Limits for 2018

"The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced the maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages to be acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2018. In most of the U.S., the 2018 maximum conforming loan limit for one-unit properties will

Nov 28, 2017 |

Buying a house over the holidays? Don't sweat it.

Buying a house over the holidays? Don't sweat it.

Does the holiday season have you stressed? And do you also have plans to buy a new home during the holidays or the early part of 2018?Fear not. My column is here to make the homebuying process a breeze – despite the craziness that comes with all the

Nov 25, 2017 |

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