The Mortgage Reports Podcast
The Mortgage Reports podcast is operated by Full Beaker, Inc. NMLS# 1019791. Join Mortgage experts as they reveal tips, tricks, hacks, and knowledge to help you buy a home, refinance or invest in real estate. Whether you’re in the market for your first home, looking to buy a house with little money down, ready to refinance, or interested in investing in real estate - this podcast has a lot of easily digestible information for all things mortgages. The Mortgage Reports Podcast is hosted by a variety of mortgage and real estate experts with hands-on knowledge to help you through the home buying process step by step. Craig Berry (@mortgagevibes) has over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry and writes extensively about mortgage and real estate trends. Over the course of his career, he has helped thousands achieve their homeownership goals. He is currently Branch Manager at Acopia Home Loans. NMLS No. 200401 Ivan Simental (@theivansimental) is a Mortgage Loan Office with 6 years of experience. He has a passion for empowering potential homebuyers to purchase their first home. Ivan uses social media to share unique information, tips, and advice about buying, refinancing, or investing in real estate. NMLS No. 1762746 Arjun Dhingra (@arjunmortgage) is a mortgage banker and business development manager of 20 years based in San Francisco. He has a passion for creating high-quality content on all topics related to mortgages and making better real estate decisions. NMLS No. 1166050 Shivani Peterson (@shivpeter) is on a mission to empower everyone and anyone to use real estate to start building wealth. She is a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist, a top-producing loan officer nationally, and currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is passionate about financial literacy and using a mortgage as a tool rather than a debt. NMLS No. 866955 Visit themortgagereports.com for more!
The Mortgage Reports Podcast
How To Use Home Equity to Buy a Smaller Home and Downsize
In this episode, mortgage expert Ivan Simental NMLS# 1762746 tackles the topic of downsizing your home and explores the strategic use of home equity to facilitate a seamless transition to a smaller property. Whether you're an empty-nester looking to simplify your lifestyle or someone seeking to optimize your finances, downsizing can offer a range of benefits.
Ivan discusses the various options available, including selling your current home, using the equity to make a cash purchase, or utilizing it as a down payment for a new property. Discover the potential financial advantages of downsizing and learn about the important considerations involved in assessing your home's value and estimating your equity.
Whether you're approaching retirement, seeking a simpler lifestyle, or looking to free up funds for other goals, this episode will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to leverage your home equity effectively.
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The Mortgage Reports Podcast is operated by Full Beaker, inc. NMLS# 1019791
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