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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. I’m torn between paying down my student loan debt versus buying a househack. I have a total of $130,000 in federal student loans – $26,000 in my name, and $104,000 in my parents’ names. I don’t have any revolving debt.

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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. And mortgage brokerages, which don’t have the burden of high overhead, are heavily recruiting retail LOs whose pipelines have thinned in recent months. He’s also bringing in brokers.

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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. Unlike a traditional JV model, the consortium model doesn’t require real estate brokerages or builders to make a large upfront investment to start.

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

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Since he’s in the highest tax bracket, should he take advantage of the tax deferral offered through the 457 or invest within a taxable brokerage account? I also contribute $400/month to a taxable brokerage account. Gusto makes payroll, benefits, and HR easy for modern small businesses.

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#352: Ask Paula: Should I Pull Money from My Emergency Fund to Invest or Pay Off Debt?

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She’s torn between paying off her student loans ($30,000) or investing the money. My husband is a real estate agent, and I am a loan processor for a private mortgage company. Currently, the only debt we have is our house, our cars and my student loans. My student loans are about $30,000 at 6% interest.

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The Ultimate Mortgage Loan Documents Checklist For First-Time Homebuyers

HomeLight

The mortgage loan process is pretty messy! We’ve made it easy by giving you a detailed checklist of key documents you can expect to collect, see, or sign for your loan. We’ve made it easy by giving you a detailed checklist of key documents you can expect to collect, see, or sign for your loan. Loan application.

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7 best real estate classes in Ohio (OH) for 2024

Housing Wire

Business Ebooks by Industry Experts, Career Resources, Downloadable Resources, Digital Flashcards, Real Estate Glossary & Study Schedule Standard: All Basic Features + Exam Prep Edge (National and Ohio) and Pass Guarantee Value: All Standard Features + Business Building Courses Premium: All Value Features + The CE Shop 20-Hr.