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#297: Ask Paula – Should I Househack or Pay Off My Student Loans?

Afford Anything

George is torn between paying down his student loan debt (which he deferred) or buying a househack. She also wants to investigate whether a Vanguard Institutional 500 Index Trust and a Vanguard Institutional Total Bond Market Index Trust are ideal. I’m torn between paying down my student loan debt versus buying a househack.

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Opinion: The pros and cons of VA modernization bill

Housing Wire

When it comes to offering an opinion of ‘good or bad’ on HR 7735 — the VA modernization bill — and its ultimate ability to create a better appraisal process for veteran and active duty borrowers, it’s simply too early to tell with too little information being shared on exactly what changes we should expect.

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Despite headwinds, these mortgage companies are hiring

Housing Wire

Purchase-focused lenders that didn’t balloon in size to capture refinancing business during the boom, in particular, are looking to hire loan officers. Bank, Citi and Bank of America looking to expand the ranks of LOs. Bank, Citi and Bank of America looking to expand the ranks of LOs. He’s also bringing in brokers.

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#344: Ask Paula: I’m Bored at Work, and I’m 14 Years from Retirement; Should I Tough It Out?

Afford Anything

I have about $81,000 invested across all of my accounts and $41,000 in student loans, which are currently in forbearance due to Covid. LendingClub Bank. Then check out LendingClub Bank (previously Radius Bank). Gusto makes payroll, benefits, and HR easy for modern small businesses. Thanks to our sponsors!

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Looking to Buy in Philly or Pittsburgh? Consider Down Payment Assistance in Pennsylvania!

HomeLight

With some loans requiring as little as 3% down, the initial down payment on the average home could be around $16,300. However, In the current housing market where sellers are often receiving multiple offers on a home, larger down payments can make an offer more competitive, not to mention keep the monthly payment lower.

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On Q Financial to form JV with former New Rez partners

Housing Wire

Arizona-based lender On Q Financial will form a multi-partner mortgage banking joint venture with HomeCo Partners , a consortium of real estate brokerages and a builder, HousingWire has learned. Most recently, On Q Financial brought on former employees from Celebrity Home Loans.

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How to Get Approved for an Apartment: 5 Things to Know

Redfin

Especially with the rental market heating up, apartment applications can be competitive too. You can do this in many ways, especially by keeping your credit card balances low and paying off other high-interest debts and loans. Submit evidence of having a savings built up, such as a bank statement. It happens to the best of us.