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Portfolio Lenders: Definition, Benefits & Top Picks in 2025

The Close

Because of this, they have a lot more flexibility in determining who they want to lend to, how much, and the specific rates and terms to offer. You see, portfolio lenders retain loans in-house so they don’t have to worry about third-party requirements. With that being said, portfolio lenders aren’t all created equal.

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How Fast Can You Get Pre-Approved for a Home Loan?

Redfin

Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is one of the first steps in the homebuying journey. But if you’re ready to start shopping for a home, you might be wondering: how long does it take to get pre-approved for a mortgage? What is mortgage pre-approval? How long does it take to get pre-approved for a mortgage?

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Mortgage Rates Today June 28, 2025: Rates See Big Drop Across the Board

Marco Santarelli

It's essential to factor in that for larger loan amounts, many lenders may require a larger down payment or stricter qualification criteria. For example, if consumer confidence is strong and more people are likely to apply for loans, lenders might increase rates to balance demand, thereby controlling the risk of lending.

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The Best Mortgage Blogs From 2017 | Advice For Home Financing

Rochester Real Estate

Should I Go With A Mortgage Broker Or A Bank? A common question Realtors get from buyers and home owners looking to refinance is “should I go with a mortgage broker or a bank?” They cover the differences between mortgage brokers and banks, the pros and cons of each one and just as importantly, how to find a good lender.

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How lenders can help borrowers improve their credit score

Housing Wire

At HousingWire’s 2021 Annual Spring Summit, CreditXpert VP of Sales and Client Success Matt Hydrew and T odd Worthington , director of qualification support at Bank of England, discussed top-of-the-funnel strategies lenders can use to help borrowers gain a better understanding of their credit score. Or, give up looking altogether.

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Milo launches a crypto mortgage product

Housing Wire

” Per the company’s website , it takes five minutes to receive a pre-qualification for a mortgage, though final approval is conditional on finishing the application and providing supporting documents. The crypto mortgage product will be available to most applicants in early 2022, Milo added.

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The fight to standardize educational training for LOs

Housing Wire

The raison d’etre is the same whether you work as a mortgage loan officer at a depository bank or an independent mortgage bank – originate a purchase mortgage or refinancing for a client. Loan officers working for depository banks are not bound by the same requirements.