Homeowner Series
Debunking Dave Ramsey’s Take on Reverse Mortgages: The Truth About HECMs
Discover the expected updated HECM loan limits for 2025. This featured image captures the essence of the new financial thresholds set for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages, reflecting significant changes beneficial for homeowners. Dive into our detailed analysis to understand how these revised limits could impact your mortgage planning.
Read More >Barb and Arnie Jaquith: A Life in Full Color
By Genie McGee, NMLS# 506550 A Love Story That Came Full Circle At 75, Barb and Arnie Jaquith are proof that vitality doesn’t fade with age—it simply evolves into something … Continued
Read More >Fairway Mortgage Named to CNBC, Money.com, and CNN Best Reverse Mortgage Lenders Lists
MADISON, WI, August 9, 2024 / — Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, named #1 for customer satisfaction among mortgage origination companies in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study, … Continued
Read More >Pete Stebbins Receives Fairway Reverse’s Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award
MADISON, WI, December 16, 2024 — Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation is proud to announce that Pete Stebbins, Director of Business Development in the Madison, Wisconsin office, has received Fairway Reverse’s … Continued
Read More >9 Consumer Safeguards: Why Today’s Reverse Mortgage Loans Are a Secure Choice
Over the years, reverse mortgage loans have faced scrutiny, especially given their focus on older, more vulnerable populations. However, these loans have evolved significantly since their inception in the 1980s. … Continued
Read More >Reverse Mortgage Loans and Home Repairs: Key Insights
Reverse mortgage loans allow older homeowners to access their home equity while postponing repayment of the loan balance well into the future, typically until the last homeowner passes away or … Continued
Read More >Unveiling the Value: How Mortgage Insurance Enhances Reverse Mortgage Loans
Although reverse mortgage insurance premiums (MIPs) increase loan costs, they deliver significant value. Unlike mortgage insurance required for forward Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans, which primarily protects lenders and assists … Continued
Read More >62+ Homebuyers: The Powerful Secret for Funding Your Dream Home
High mortgage rates, limited inventory and dwindling affordability push many homebuyers to the sidelines. If you’re 62 or older and feel your dream home is out of reach, consider a … Continued
Read More >"Ginsights" with Ginni Field - How real estate pros can win in the 55+ homebuyer market
If you ask people what they think about reverse mortgages, you are sure to get some strong opinions. Unfortunately, many people form those opinions based on misconceptions about the way reverse mortgages work.
Read More >Debunking the Top 15 Reverse Mortgage Loan Myths
A reverse mortgage is a unique home loan that allows older homeowners to access their home equity while deferring repayment until they move, sell or pass away. Although monthly mortgage … Continued
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