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William Raveis Mortgage Among the Nation’s Elite Mortgage Companies

Posted on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013 by

SHELTON, Conn. (April 2, 2013)—William Raveis Mortgage, LLC (NMLS ID 2630) has 11 Mortgage Loan Originators recognized as being in the Top 1% in the Nation. Mortgage Executive Magazine, a leading publication for mortgage originators, recently announced these results in a list of the Top 1% Mortgage Originators as ranked by their total yearly personal [...]

Are the Days of Bargain Buys Over?

Posted on Thursday, August 16th, 2012 by

Ryan Raveis, Executive VP of William Raveis Mortgage, discusses the increasing scarcity of ‘bargain buys’ in the housing market.

How Congress Stirred the Interest Rate Pot

Posted on Friday, January 20th, 2012 by

Congress’ recent vote to extend payroll tax deductions leaves homeowners with some extra cash to pay.

What Does the State of the Stock Market Mean for Real Estate?

Posted on Friday, August 19th, 2011 by

There have been several economic reports, fears regarding the debt crisis in Europe, and continued debates around resolving the nation’s debt that have stirred investors’ emotions and created alot market volatility. The net effect? The stock market is down but so are mortgage interest rates, making it a good time to buy or refinance.

Mortgage Memo

Posted on Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 by

The key parts of the economy and real estate industry that presented strong buying opportunities over recent months continue to exist today – even to a greater extent.

Mortgage Memo

Posted on Thursday, February 17th, 2011 by

The Obama administration finds itself balancing the need to spur the economy through promoting the housing and mortgage market, while protecting banks and other investors from risky mortgages. On February 11th, it presented a broad plan to begin shrinking its support of the nation’s mortgage market.

How Low Will They Go?

Posted on Thursday, September 30th, 2010 by

It is clear that there is a strong focus on using the housing industry and mortgage interest rates to help spur the economy. In the past year, the Fed has driven interest rates down to help homeowners refinance to lower their monthly housing expenses and to make homes more affordable for those looking to purchase.