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Jun 8, 2022
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Don’t let fear of rising interest rates stop you from one of life’s greatest joys . . . having a home. Watch our video for 5 tips to secure a low interest rate.
Jun 1, 2022
Adam O'Daniel
Today, HousingWire announced the 2022 Rising Stars, spotlighting 50 leaders under the age of 40 who are driving the mortgage, real estate, and fintech industries forward, including Open Mortgage’s SVP of Marketing Adam O’Daniel. This year’s Rising Stars were selected by HousingWire’s selection committee based on their professional achievements within their organizations, contributions to the […]
Jun 1, 2022
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For all the well-laid plans that come with preparing for retirement, sometimes things happen that we can’t predict. This is especially challenging when a medical event or a need to be close to family means it’s time to move into a new home. While the moving process isn’t easy, the nice thing about a Home […]
May 25, 2022
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We all want the bigger house with the big backyard and pool, but sometimes that is not what we can realistically afford. While what you preapproved for may seem smaller than what you really want, it is important to know that the lenders are choosing amounts that are realistic for you. If you want more, […]
May 18, 2022
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Transitioning into a comfortable retirement typically requires hard work, careful planning, and the ability to reconcile your financial health with long-held aspirations. However, if retirement is nearing and the resulting fixed income threatens to derail the lifestyle you imagined, an underutilized and often misunderstood tool could get you back on track. Add Income, Reduce Costs […]
May 16, 2022
Open Mortgage, a multi-channel mortgage lender dedicated to empowering the dream of homeownership, has selected Brenda Hedeen, CPA, as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to spearhead the firm’s finance and accounting operations. Anthony Nolte, Open Mortgage’s CFO and legal counsel since 2019, has been appointed to the newly-created position of Chief Legal Officer. “With […]
May 11, 2022
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Don’t let fear of rising interest rates stop you from one of life’s greatest joys…having a home. Watch our video for 5 tips to secure a low interest rate.
May 4, 2022
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Initially designed to help rural America recover from the Great Depression, today’s USDA loan program boasts some of the most attractive loan terms available for those who qualify. However, it may also be one of the most overlooked by home buyers. The problem could be due to a lack of familiarity or the misconception that […]
Apr 27, 2022
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Continuing our series of articles to help you navigate the 2022 buying season, we’re taking a look at a relatively recent trend that is driving high demand for homes in some surprising places. For more than a decade, rising home prices have been a reality for large metropolitan areas and their surrounding suburbs. More notably, […]
Apr 20, 2022
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Signed into law in 1944 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the VA home loan program was one part of the GI Bill of Rights designed to support World War II veterans as they returned home. Along with tuition reimbursement and unemployment funding, the GI Bill included this loan guaranty program. Rather than directly providing a […]
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