It looks like all the unscrupulous mortgage lenders out there are looking for creative ways to generate revenue during a slow time in our industry. Once again, the preferred method of revenue generation seems to be the time-honored NCR: Needless Cash-out Refinance. Some time ago I sent out an email detailing the different ways to pull cash…

Make a Smooth Move to a New State With This Simple Guide Moving to a new state can be an overwhelming process when you start adding up all the costs, tasks, and services you need to plan for. Packing, changing jobs, getting acquainted with the new area, and finding the perfect home are just a…

There has been a lot of talk about the American dream lately, and many folks are feeling like it is slipping further and further away for the average middle class family. But the folks at Highlander Mortgage certainly don’t believe that and they get up every single day with one goal in mind, and that…

There may be no single more confusing form of math in use today than that of financing and mortgaging. Many people think getting and paying for a mortgage loan in Austin to purchase a house, or even just refinancing or using a little home equity to consolidate or pay bills, is all a simple and…

Ever since the financial downturn during the Great Recession, the already flailing trust in the banking and financial systems has gotten even worse. Big banks and lenders were clearly and publicly exposed for their unethical and irresponsible practices. People felt betrayed, hurt, and angry. Now, over ten years later much of that sentiment still remains…