Long-term mortgage rates fall again – experts react

https://www.mpamag.com/us/mortgage-industry/market-updates/long-term-mortgage-rates-fall-again-experts-react/430919

What's the impact of rising rates on multifamily investment conditions?

https://www.mpamag.com/us/specialty/commercial/whats-the-impact-of-rising-rates-on-multifamily-investment-conditions/430914

Nerdwallet delivers first-time buyer outlook for 2023

https://www.mpamag.com/us/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/nerdwallet-delivers-first-time-buyer-outlook-for-2023/431053

Mortgage forbearance rate holds steady but shows signs of weakness

https://www.mpamag.com/us/mortgage-industry/market-updates/mortgage-forbearance-rate-holds-steady-but-shows-signs-of-weakness/431180

Homebuilder sentiment caps of year of declines with fresh record low

https://www.mpamag.com/us/mortgage-industry/market-updates/homebuilder-sentiment-caps-of-year-of-declines-with-fresh-record-low/431179

3 Tempting Mistakes to Avoid if There's a New Bull Market in 2023

Your portfolio's long-term health is at stake even when the market is rising. https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/16/3-tempting-mistakes-to-avoid-if-theres-a-new-bull/

How to get a mortgage for self employed clients

Getting a self-employed mortgage approved is not an easy task. Learn how you can help your self-employed client to get it easier. https://www.mpamag.com/us/mortgage-industry/guides/how-to-get-a-mortgage-for-self-employed-clients/430538

Get estimated closing costs when you are buying or selling a home

Despite what the term may suggest, closing costs are anything but an afterthought. Often, you will end up paying thousands of dollars in closing costs in property-related fees, mortgage-related fees, and additional fees. https://www.mpamag.com/us/mortgage-industry/guides/get-estimated-closing-costs-when-you-are-buying-or-selling-a-home/430474

Average down payment on a house: Everything you need to know

Despite the myth of 20%, the average down payment on a house in the US in 2021 was 6%. While there are many benefits to making a higher down payment—such as lowering your interest rate and monthly payments and eliminating private mortgage insurance (PMI) payments—there are certainly risks if you are unable to afford it right away. https://www.mpamag.com/us/mortgage-industry/guides/average-down-payment-on-a-house-everything-you-need-to-know/430476

4 Dividend Stocks to Hold Forever

These dividends have a bright future and payouts that should grow steadily over time. https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/09/4-dividend-stocks-to-hold-forever/

Will This Trend Kill Using Credit Cards to Shop Online?

Is it time to ditch your credit card? https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/credit-cards/articles/will-this-trend-kill-using-credit-cards-to-shop-online/

What is a commercial mortgage? Learn everything in this article!

https://www.mpamag.com/us/mortgage-industry/guides/what-is-a-commercial-mortgage-learn-everything-in-this-article/429798

4 Banking Mistakes to Avoid as 2022 Comes to an End

Do your best to steer clear of these. https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/banks/articles/4-banking-mistakes-to-avoid-as-2022-comes-to-an-end/

It's One Of The Best Times To Buy Visa

Shares aren't cheap in absolute terms, but the quality, growth, and its historic valuation norm suggest that Visa is an attractive investment at current prices. Even if inflation were to revert back to 2% in the foreseeable future, which isn't guaranteed, Visa would likely continue to deliver compelling business growth, and especially earnings per share growth. https://seekingalpha.com/article/4563498-its-one-of-the-best-times-to-buy-visa

Blackstone Gets A Slap From Efficient Markets

Companies like Blackstone ( BX ), Apollo Global Management ( APO ) and KKR ( KKR ) offered investors the chance to buy assets that, because they weren't publicly traded, didn't swing wildly around in value when listed stocks, bonds and funds did. Without constantly updating indicators like share prices, it's hard for investors to know how much an asset in a private fund is really worth in between the moments it is acquired and sold, which can be years apart. https://seekingalpha.com/article/4563497-blackstone-gets-a-slap-from-efficient-markets

Is wage growth slowing faster than the Federal Reserve thinks?

The Federal Reserve is frustrated that its interest rate hikes haven’t slowed down wage growth, an important part of its strategy to control inflation. Read more... https://qz.com/indeed-wage-growth-data-slowing-versus-federal-reserve-1849869901

Working With AI Today As A Guide To The Future Of Work

Working with AI is an engaging, well-documented investigation into the nature of work today and tomorrow. https://www.forbes.com/sites/gilpress/2022/12/09/working-with-ai-today-as-a-guide-to-the-future-of-work/