Stocks Tricked While Bonds Treated Ahead of Monster News Week

"The key to making money in stocks is not getting scared out of them..." Peter Lynch Folks didn't receive that memo this past week as the threat of rising rates and some not-so-rosy outlooks from firms like Amazon definitely frightened inv

Oct 26, 2018 | Mortgage News

What is a Reverse Mortgage?

What is a Reverse Mortgage?

In the past decade, reverse mortgages have gained a lot of traction as a retirement tool. And yet, many people still do not understand reverse mortgages or their purpose. If you are one of those people, here’s what you need to know:  What Is It

Oct 24, 2018 | Reverse Mortgage

How to Save for Your House Down Payment

How to Save for Your House Down Payment

Buying a home is a big step in life and a significant commitment. Most of us will need to secure financing, working with a Utah mortgage broker, to purchase a new home. For this step, a majority of programs require a down payment. A down pa

Oct 23, 2018 | First-time Homebuyers Home Buying or Selling

Land of Confusion

"Now did you read the news today. They say that danger's gone away." Land of Confusion by Genesis. Our Federal Reserve has a dual mandate - to maintain price stability (inflation) and maximum employment. They also have a 3rd "unstated&

Oct 19, 2018 | Mortgage News

Communication: Proactive Methods to Improve Business

Communication: Proactive Methods to Improve Business

I once heard the expression, "Communication is the lubrication in your organization." That couldn't be truer, especially in the world of business. You simply can't over-communicate when dealing with clients. I find that the best way to e

Oct 17, 2018 |

Closer Look at Third-Party Fees

Closer Look at Third-Party Fees

Most people don’t need to be told that buying a home is a big deal. Between a down payment, closing costs and being saddled with a sizable loan that’s going to take a while to pay off, there’s going to be a lot of cash flowing from the b

Oct 17, 2018 | Mortgage Basics