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Lowers & Associates Announces New Commercial Mortgage Asset Management Services at ABA Insurance Risk Management …

Lowers & Associates is pleased to announce its new Commercial Mortgage Asset Management , Workout & Loan Restructuring Services at the American Bankers Association Insurance Risk Management Annual Forum in Naples, Florida this week. Â


To Furnish or not to Furnish Your Buy to Let Property

Knowing whether or not to invest in furnishing for your buy to let property can be tricky. Find out if you can afford the additional expense, and if it will reap or secure any rental return.
If you are a first time landlord, one of the things you may be asking yourself is whether or not [...]


Where can I find others’ opinions on reputable mortgage companies?

skategirl asked: We are looking to refinance our mortgage. We had a bad experience with a mortgage broker the first time around. Aside from the BBB, are there any websites where I can find others’ opinions/experiences with mortgage companies?
Having received some offers already, there are a few which look too good to be [...]


I have a mortgage on one home, can I get a second mortgage to pay for another house?

TexasBound asked: I’m planning to relocate, but current owe a mortgage for $50k. I also have a bankruptcy on my record thats a couple of years old. I’d like to find new home in the state I choose to live in. Would I be able to get a second mortgage or refinance [...]


Career suggestions for a veteran mortgage guy?

Snow B asked: I have been a loan officer, sales manager and Wholesale rep at various times over 31 yrs. I never wrote subprime loans. With the mortgage crash, I am looking for another career. I am not really interested in insurance, financial planning or being a stockbroker. I do have a college [...]


What is the best mortgage advertisment you have seen?

Mike asked: I am a Mortgage Broker looking for some good ideas for advertising. What is the funiest or best mortgage ad anyone has seen? Any loan officers out there with any creative new ideas?


What are your thoughts on mortgage insurance?

Coco-bunny asked: I’m in the market for a house and read about mortgage insurance. Is it good to have and what the difference between that and homeowner’s insurance?


How much money do mortgage brokers make?

Carson asked: I heard that mortgage brokers drive Porches and make tons of money. By and large, how much does the average mortgage broker make?


How can I get my mortgage payment and principle lower when I am paying on time?

asked: Couple of my friends have their mortgage payment and principle lower by their lender because their can’t afford it any more and they stop paying. How can I do it when I am paying mine on time all the time?


How can I get mortgage company to endorse insurance check before work is done?

Susan D asked: I have a check from my insurance company for hurricane damage. My mortgage company will not endorse the check until the work is done. I need the money to get the work done. How can I get the mortgage company to endorse the check ?