And according to Berg, as fraud increases, lenders mitigate this risk by raising mortgage rates. When rates are already ...

NatWest says Edwards will build on the improvements she has already made to the lender’s intermediary proposition by further developing its strategy and the service provided to brokers. NatWest head ...

Mortgage bankers and mortgage brokers are loan officers, but bankers use their own funds while brokers facilitate originations for other institutions. Understanding Mortgage Bankers A mortgage ...

Close Brothers Broker Solutions has expanded its team with the appointment of Rachel Eckersley-Fallon as head of operations. In a statement, the company stated that she would play a “key role ...

Lender referrals are common, but homebuyers are certainly not obligated to use their Realtor’s preferred lender. While recommended lenders can offer benefits, they might not always provide the most ...

He is also the author of two books. kate_sept2004 / Getty Images Mortgage brokers are licensed professionals who connect borrowers with lenders. They do not issue mortgages themselves. For each ...

You can get in touch with Suzanne by emailing [email protected]. Languages: English Mortgage payments remain high due to stubborn interest rates that have stayed in the high 6 percent range for ...

MacDonald has been at the bank for 12 years and spent the last two years developing the its proposition for mortgage brokers. He previously spent 23 years with NatWest across a number of sectors, ...

The best brokers for beginners offer a combination of low costs, helpful educational content and a broad investment selection. Our testers also look for trading platforms that are easy to navigate ...

Borrowers should compare rates, speak to a mortgage broker and be prepared to act. Homeowners can lock in to a new deal six to nine months in advance, often with no obligation to take it.

A group of Lehigh Valley mortgage brokers and their manager took part in a kick-back scheme that involved real estate agents directing potential home buyers to the brokers, the state Attorney ...

Mortgage brokers may be steering borrowers towards two-year fixed rates rather than five or more, which allows them to collect commission more often, a Bank of England study shows. The study ...