Weiss Ratings issues warning over crypto mortgage risks
Weiss analysts are wary over the usage of volatile crypto assets as collateral for long-term property loans.
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Second largest US mortgage lender UWM dumps Bitcoin payment plans
United Wholesale Mortgage previously announced plans to test Bitcoin and Ether for mortgage payments in August.
Bacon Protocol launches decentralized mortgage platform
The platform gives crypto holders direct access to the mortgage investment market, which is currently controlled by banks and governments.
New Blockchain Lab aims to modernize the mortgage industry
Business consulting firm Zventus announce a blockchain lab designed to revolutionize the mortgage sector.
Second largest US mortgage lender will accept crypto payments this year
Speaking during a conference call about the firm’s Q2 results, United Wholesale Mortgage CEO Mat Ishbia outlined plans to accept crypto payments this year.
6 Strategies To Make Your First Mortgage Refinance A Success
By Dawn Springer Mortgage rates may be rising but there's still room to refinance your home loan. You might have heard much said about the constant rise of interest rates over the past year, with some blaming that for a recent dip in home sales...
Credit Freezes And Your Mortgage
Few things are more effective at fighting identity theft than credit freezes. When you freeze your credit, potential lenders can't access your credit file to assess the risk of lending money to you. No risk assessment means no credit – so identi...
9 Alternatives To A Reverse Mortgage
A reverse mortgage allows you to convert the equity in your home to cash that you can use for other purposes. Essentially, you're selling your home back to a lender in increments. It's a popular method for seniors to supplement living expe...
How To Avoid Mortgage Scams
E-mail scams can take many forms, but did you realize that an e-mail scam could scuttle your home purchase? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned homebuyers of a housing-related e-mail fraud that could drain your housing funds. Thieves initi...
Can This New Reverse Mortgage Alternative Help You?
Reverse mortgages can be a useful tool for seniors attempting to convert the equity in their home into cash for living expenses or other retirement purposes. The loan is usually paid out over time instead of as a lump sum. There are no repayments a...