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Kristen Sieffert leads the reverse mortgage presence at The Gathering

Housing Wire

The reverse lending industry’s most prominent attendee — Kristen Sieffert of Finance of America Companies (FOA), parent company of industry-leading lender Finance of America Reverse (FAR) — offered insights into various topics about the reverse mortgage product category.

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Guaranteed Rate closes Stearns wholesale channel

Housing Wire

Chicago-based Guaranteed Rate will discontinue its third-party wholesale channel, Stearns Wholesale Lending , just one year after it acquired the multichannel lender. In acquiring Stearns, the company sought to boost retail loan originations, scale its JV platform, and develop new multichannel capabilities.

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How to Find the Right Mortgage Loan for You

Assurance Financial

armed forces, a VA loan might offer the best value for you when buying a home. Department of Housing and Urban Development and assists law enforcement, firefighters, teachers and emergency medical technicians with housing. Not a commitment to lend or extend credit. It might also have certain income requirements.