Study Indicates Housing Downturn Could Adversely Affect College Attendance
A study published in the October issue of the Journal of Labor Economics suggests an unexpected consequence of the housing bust: lower college attendance. The study, by Cornell economist Michael Lovenheim, finds evidence that when home values soared in the late 1990s and early 2000’s, many families borrowed against that new equity to send kids […]
SBA 504 Loans Hit Record Low Interest Rates for September
The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 504 loan program is providing long-term, fixed rate financing for commercial real estate and the purchase of long-term capital assets at the lowest interest rates since the program’s inception. The SBA’s lending partners, Certified Development Companies (CDCs) are busy working with small business borrowers who are taking advantage of these […]
Veterans Can Save with VA Streamline Financing
As a current VA borrower, you may be eligible to lower your monthly mortgage payments with a VA Streamline Refinance from MetLife Home Loans. If you have an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), it may be the ideal time to refinance to a fixed-rate loan. Other benefits and options include: Refinance up to 100% of your home’s […]
Remigio Ferrara Sponsors Untouchables Golf Classic
Remigio Ferrara is sponsoring the the ATF golf tournament, The Untouchables Golf Classic. THis annual tournament has been an important vehicle for raising money for the national law enforcement officers memorial. In fact, the Golf Classic is responsible for contributing over $200,000 to the law enforcement officers memorial fund over the past twenty years. The […]
Remigio Ferrara Joins MetLife
The Vienna office of MetLife Home Loans in Tysons Corners, Virginia is proud to welcome our newest Mortgage Consultant to the MetLife Home Loans team. As an experienced mortgage professional who understands the needs of the local market, Remigio Ferrara is committed to helping Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC homebuyers find smart and affordable home financing […]