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    Coronavirus Relief: CARES Act 2020

Coronavirus Relief: CARES Act 2020

By Liz Stevens| 2020-04-10T08:48:39-05:00 April 3rd, 2020|

Coronavirus relief: CARES Act 2020. How the $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill will help both families and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of Coronavirus/COVID-19 cases in the U.S. continues to spike as more tests become available and states improve reporting procedures. In our coverage of the Coronavirus, we’ve watched the cases skyrocket from [...]

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    Allied Home Mortgage, Whistleblowers and the Future of the Mortgage Industry

Allied Home Mortgage, Whistleblowers and the Future of the Mortgage Industry

By Ilyce Glink| 2017-04-20T16:04:44-05:00 December 6th, 2016|

Last week, a federal jury in Texas imposed a nearly $93 million penalty against Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corp. and Allied Home Mortgage Corp. (now known as AllQuest Home Mortgage Corp.) and CEO Jim Hodge for issuing thousands of bad loans and leaving the Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the hook for [...]

April Home Prices, What You Should Know About Home Appraisals & Investing in Real Estate with Friends & Family

By Ilyce Glink| 2017-12-07T14:38:01-06:00 June 10th, 2015|

How did home prices change in April? What do you need to know about home appraisals? Get answers to these questions by listening to this week’s Ilyce Glink Show. You can click the audio link below to listen to the full show, or download the podcast via iTunes. On this week’s show I talk to two guests: Bob Walters, [...]

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    When to Consider an Adjustable Rate Mortgage

When to Consider an Adjustable Rate Mortgage

By Guest| 2018-03-07T11:35:17-06:00 November 25th, 2014|

Whether you’re purchasing a home or refinancing your current mortgage, your lender may have given you the option of taking out an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM). ARMs can be great options, but it’s important to understand how they work before making your decision. ARMs have interest rates that change over the life of the mortgage. [...]

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    Five Tips for Fall House Hunting

Five Tips for Fall House Hunting

By Guest| 2018-03-01T13:59:30-06:00 November 6th, 2014|

Buyers and real estate agents alike have discovered that fall can be a great time for buying a home. Sellers are more willing to negotiate, and the combination of eager sellers and bargain-hungry buyers has created a home buying season that rivals the active spring season. This year’s fall season is shaping up to be [...]

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    The Ilyce Glink Show On WSB Radio: October 26, 2014

The Ilyce Glink Show On WSB Radio: October 26, 2014

By Ilyce Glink| 2018-02-28T10:40:43-06:00 October 26th, 2014|

Here are a few of the topics covered on this week’s radio show. Caller question: I’m moving to a new city for five years—should I buy a new house in cash or take out a mortgage? [3:22] Consider a 10-year mortgage. The interest rates are so low that you can borrow money cheaply, while keeping [...]

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    How FICO 9 Could Improve Your Credit Score (If Lenders Actually Use It)

How FICO 9 Could Improve Your Credit Score (If Lenders Actually Use It)

By Ilyce Glink| 2018-02-22T13:54:00-06:00 September 7th, 2014|

Recently, FICO introduced a new scoring model that could potentially make a big impact on housing—if mortgage lenders ever use it. The FICO 9 score would limit the impact of paid medical collections on a consumer’s credit score, potentially lifting scores by 25 points on average, the company says. That’s good news to anyone who’s [...]

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    Older Americans Facing Increased Mortgage Debt

Older Americans Facing Increased Mortgage Debt

By Guest| 2018-02-21T10:20:11-06:00 August 27th, 2014|

For many older homeowners, increasing mortgage debt is dulling the sheen on their golden years. Approximately 33 million Americans over the age of 65 own their homes, making them the age group with the highest homeownership rate. But according to a study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released in May 2014, that asset [...]

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    Why Aren’t My Mortgage Payments Being Reported After Bankruptcy?

Why Aren’t My Mortgage Payments Being Reported After Bankruptcy?

By Ilyce Glink| 2018-02-13T13:31:49-06:00 August 3rd, 2014|

Bankruptcy filings increased nearly 30 percent at the height of the Great Recession, and many Americans are still recovering. Fortunately, some of my listeners are rebuilding their lives and moving on from bankruptcy. Others wonder why their mortgage payments aren't being reported after bankruptcy. On last week’s radio show, one listener said her bank told her [...]

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    Student Loan Debt Makes it Hard for Some to Buy a House

Student Loan Debt Makes it Hard for Some to Buy a House

By Ilyce Glink| 2018-02-08T12:08:14-06:00 July 15th, 2014|

Crushing student loan debt is making it harder for some Americans to buy a house. With the cost of a college education growing much faster than average salaries and inflation rates, it’s no wonder families are struggling to participate in the housing market as early as they’d like. Student loan debt is usually considered a [...]

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