Campbell Smyth is CEO of non-bank lender Bluestone and says using a more tailored approach coupled with latest technology can in fact speed up the approval process. Smyth says Bluestone can give conditional same-day approvals and their median time from application to unconditional approval has been 14 days for the last quarter. The approach has […]
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In this edited extract from their book, A Military Guide to Property Investing, Lachlan Vidler and Tori Colls share the five key reasons they believe established properties are a better option than new properties. It’s one of the greatest debates in residential property investment – which provides superior investment potential: new or established property? We […]
Read MoreAustralian home prices have surged almost 20 per cent over the past year, and investment bank UBS has warned that a record level of “liar loans” as buyers “chase the market” could be one reason why. Key points: A record 41 per cent of loan applications contain factual inaccuracies The most common fudges are under-representing living […]
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Fix-and-flip mortgage originator LendingHome is rebranding in the coming months as Kiavi, a name that represents the unlocking of value in the nation’s aging housing stock. The new name is the English phonetic representation of the Italian word “chiave,” which means “key.” “As we look ahead, we see an opportunity to continue to expand the […]
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You don’t need a pile of cash to start investing in real estate. In fact, just about anyone can invest in real estate with as little as $10. Crowdfunding has opened up this asset class to investors that don’t want to put up a large amount of money to buy a property or spend the […]
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Groundfloor, an alternative real estate crowdfunding platform that allows non-accredited investors to invest in high-yield, short-term real estate loans, is releasing a new batch of loans to investors on Wednesday. These loans have a minimum investment of only $10 and have returns that range from 8% to 15%. The Investment Platform Groundfloor provides short-term, hard […]
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The point of early retirement isn’t to sit on a beach sipping margaritas for the rest of your life. It’s to let you choose meaningful work on your own terms, without stressing about income from it. Before the notion of FIRE (financial independence, retire early) took off as a trend, I was working as a […]
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Renting out a property might seem like a simple venture, but it could work out to be more complicated than people think. Investing in property is often thought of as the ‘less risky’ investment choice, so it’s no surprise that it’s the go-to for many savvy investors ready to make their money work for them. […]
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VA purchase loans are mortgages issued by private lenders and backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). With a VA home purchase loan, eligible U.S. veterans, active-duty service members and surviving spouses can buy a home for their personal occupancy. Like other types of VA loans, VA purchase loans feature exclusive advantages for […]
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MERIDEN, Conn., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Planet Home Lending, LLC, a national mortgage lender and servicer, has opened a new branch at 1608 Queen St., Wilmington, NC (NMLS #2162069). Mortgage industry professional Dawn Bailey (NMLS#692052) is Branch Manager of the new location and is joined by Mortgage Loan Originator Heather House (NMLS #1328615) and Loan […]
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