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Tapping home equity in retirement has advantages and pitfalls: Harvard researcher

Housing Wire

Published on the heels of JCHS’ “ Housing America’s Older Adults 2023 ” report from December, the growing number of mortgage products available to a wider swath of American seniors could make a difference for those aiming to age in place. Reverse mortgage companies have also invested in their own home modification programs.

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How local lenders can support homeownership in today’s housing market

Housing Wire

In the quest to extend homeownership to everyday Americans, local lenders—a segment that includes credit unions, community banks and independent mortgage banks serving communities across the country—play a vital role. The only banking presence in one in five U.S. The only banking presence in one in five U.S.

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Josh Mettle

Housing Wire

With over 20 years of mortgage experience, Mettle has dedicated his career to the mortgage industry. Prior to NEO Home Loans, Mettle served as senior vice president, director of physician lending at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. Josh Mettle: It’s a tie between Mortgage Coach TCA and BNTouch CRM.