Category: Financing

Are you looking for ways to make the most out of the current economic climate? With interest rates on the rise, it's important to understand how this shift can impact your investments and financial planning. Whether you're a seasoned investor …Read more  »

Understanding Portfolio Income: A Guide Portfolio income is a fundamental concept in the world of personal finance and investment. It refers to the earnings generated from a collection of financial assets, which can include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, …Read more  »

Are you an entrepreneur looking for ways to fund your business venture? Or an investor looking for high returns on your investment? If so, you've probably come across the term "leveraged financing." But what exactly does it mean? In this …Read more  »

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced changes to the loan-level price adjustments (LLPAs) for borrowers with conventional mortgages backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. The changes, which are set to take effect on May 1, 2023, will …Read more  »

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently reiterated that the fight against inflation is far from over and that more interest rate increases are likely in the near future. Speaking before the House Financial Services Committee, Powell indicated that the decision …Read more  »

Signature Bank Failure Update: What's Next? The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced its plans to sell the commercial real estate holdings left over from Signature Bank. FDIC has announced a framework for selling off approximately $60 billion in …Read more  »

Capitalization Rate or Cap Rate is a term often thrown around in real estate discussions. Yet many people don't really understand what it means. After all, it can be confused with cash-on-cash returns and the rate of return. You will …Read more  »

A reverse mortgage (or home equity conversion, as it is sometimes called) involves selling the equity in a home while retaining the right to live in that home until death (a life estate). It turns a home's equity into regular …Read more  »

No landlord would pay more than necessary for utilities or other operating expenses for a rental property. Yet millions of landlords pay more taxes on their rental income than they have to. Why? Rental real estate provides more tax benefits …Read more  »