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Small Mortgage Companies Save Time Closing your Loan

Small Mortgage Companies Save Time Closing your Loan

According to Ellie Mae’s latest Origination Insight Report, the average time to close a loan increased to 50 total days in January, which is up four days from when TILA- RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) went into effect in October 2015.Additionall

Jul 25, 2016 | 247 application home loan lenders loan programs mortgage new

The Four Biggest Mistakes People Make When Refinancing Their Homes

The Four Biggest Mistakes People Make When Refinancing Their Homes

At Mortgage 247, we understand that refinancing your home can be an exciting yet nerve-racking time. We also understand that there are many mortgage companies that you can work with. Even if you don't refinance with us, we will teach your the four big

Jul 21, 2016 | 247 application home loan lenders loan programs refinance new mortgage mistakes

We're Not all Alike: The Difference Between Us and Other Lenders

We're Not all Alike: The Difference Between Us and Other Lenders

We have been in the mortgage business for over 20 years.  Our favorite part of this business is the connections that we get to make with our awesome clients and realtor partners. Like you, we have heard absolute horror stories of inefficiency, lack o

Jul 16, 2016 | 247 application home loan lenders loan programs mortgage new refinance

Smaller Mortgage Lenders are on the Rise

Smaller Mortgage Lenders are on the Rise

You may be familiar with the process of working with companies such as Wells Fargo or Bank of America, where the mortgage process may involve the simple act of filling out an application and waiting for your file to be reviewed. This is standard

Jul 03, 2016 | application 247 home loan lenders loan programs mortgage new refinance

Will Your Current Lender Offer The Best Refinance Rate?

Will Your Current Lender Offer The Best Refinance Rate?

Getting a new mortgage rate in 2016 could be a very good idea. While mortgage rates were predicted to rise to the mid-fours, this year, instead, they dropped to the mid 3’s!  What does this mean for you? Well, homeowners who boug

Jun 28, 2016 | 247 home loan lenders loan programs mortgage new refinance

4 Reasons to Choose a Small Lender for Your Next Home Loan

4 Reasons to Choose a Small Lender for Your Next Home Loan

Whether you’re thinking about getting a mortgage through a community bank, a credit union or a small mortgage company, here are four reasons to choose a small lender for your next home loan:1. Lower Rates and FeesSmaller mortgage lenders offer the s

Jun 24, 2016 | 247 application loan programs mortgage new lenders refinance home loan