Blog
Apr
13,
2022
13,
2022
Navigating the transition to becoming an adult child and your concerns about the well-being of an aging parent can be difficult. However, healthcare, safety, and financial security are all areas where a candid conversation can make both parties more comfortable. And for each of those areas, there’s one financial tool that can support your parents’ […]
Apr
11,
2022
11,
2022
Open Mortgage, a multi-channel mortgage lender dedicated to empowering the dream of homeownership, has appointed Andrea Easter to the newly-created position of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). As the head of the Compliance department, she will manage all risk-related functions within the company, including overseeing the development and implementation of policies and procedures regarding state and […]
Mar
23,
2022
23,
2022
Equity gains from real estate do more than just look good on paper. In this video, our CEO and founder, Scott Gordon, discusses why rising property values offer homeowners like you plenty of opportunities — and selling is just one of them. Some of the topics he covers: Equity can be accessed as cash, or […]
Mar
16,
2022
16,
2022
As expected, the Federal Reserve announced a quarter-point increase to the federal funds rate as part of its efforts to reduce inflation. Two years ago, at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, rates were cut to near zero. This week’s decision marks the first of several anticipated increases in the coming months. Although the federal […]
Feb
23,
2022
23,
2022
A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), often called a reverse mortgage, can seem like a confusing financial tool for homeowners. Since they aren’t as familiar as traditional mortgages, and some of the rules governing them have changed over time, it’s not surprising that many myths and misconceptions exist. If you’re over the age of 62 […]