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ESBs can only be submitted for individual and company licenses in NMLS. NMLS does not support Branch bonds at this time. If your company has branches that are required to provide bond coverage, you ...

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Though the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage ticked up slightly this week, it “continues to stay within a narrow range under 7%,” said Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater this week. “While overall ...

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A home equity line of credit, or HELOC, is a second mortgage that allows homeowners to borrow against the value of their homes. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who ...

After the Federal Reserve issued a series of interest rate cuts in the final months of 2024, many borrowers anticipated additional reductions in 2025. But that hasn't been the reality as the bank ...

Real estate agents commonly refer mortgage lenders to their clients. That's not necessarily bad, as long as they follow the law. But you might not get the best deal on a loan. It's always smart to get ...

Real estate investors and home flippers don't have to rely on traditional mortgages to finance their plans – they can take out a hard money loan instead. A hard money loan is backed by property and is ...

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