Dan Frey - Loan Officer - 2311690

07/15/2022

Top 10 markets seeing cuts in asking prices:

More home sellers are dropping their asking prices as rising mortgage interest rates and inflation have eased competition in the market.

07/13/2022

When you're ready to start house hunting, getting pre-approved for a mortgage is one of the first steps you should take. Being pre-approved means that a lender has reviewed your financial information and given you a letter indicating how much they are willing to lend you. This can give you an edge over others who haven't gone through this process, as it shows sellers and realtors that you're serious about purchasing a home and that you're financially capable of doing so.

07/12/2022

The housing market is challenging right now. But we’ve found spots that are still affordable.

The housing market is challenging right now. But we've found spots that are still affordable.

07/08/2022

Mortgage rates are falling—at least for now

Mortgage rates are dropping as concerns mount over a possible economic recession.

07/07/2022

3 real estate market predictions that home buyers and sellers may want to know about.

07/05/2022

This year at Nations Lending's annual summit, we golfed. We sailed. We ate. And, most importantly, we honored and toasted the company's top producing loan officers who led us to another record year.

And somewhere between the second round of golf and relaxing poolside surrounded by some of the most talented, ambitious, and humble people in the lending biz, I realized exactly how special of a team we've built at Nations.
Congratulations to everyone at Nations, and especially our top producers.

07/01/2022

Owning your own home is the epitome of the American dream. It represents freedom, independence, and the ability to live your life on your own terms. There is no better time to celebrate this than on the Fourth of July. This holiday is all about celebrating our nation's independence, and what could be more independent than owning your own home?

06/30/2022

Those ages 55 and above say they want solutions for home maintenance, safety and security and making daily life easier. So, share these devices with your clients.

06/28/2022

We are honored and proud to be named a Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio for the 8th-straight year (and 10x overall). Nations Lending is ranked 10th among midsized companies.

“Being honored for the 10th time with the Top Workplaces Award is always rewarding, as Northeast Ohio is where our company’s roots are planted,” said Bill Osborne, Co-owner and President. “Those roots continue to grow across the country because all of you continue to strengthen the Nations family every day. Thank you and congratulations!”

View full ranking here: https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/06/see-the-list-of-all-220-northeast-ohio-top-workplaces-for-2022.html

Cleveland.com and the Plain Dealer are honoring 220 companies, nonprofits, schools and organizations in the 2022 Top Workplaces rankings. See the full list.

06/28/2022

At Nations Lending, we have loosened our lending guidelines to allow a minimum credit score of 500 for approved eligibility on FHA and VA loans. This means more people than ever before can qualify for the financing they need to purchase a home.

06/28/2022

What's next for the housing market?

Nations Lending CEO Jeremy Sopko joined CNBC Squawk on the Street this morning to talk rates, demand, and affordability. Tune in to see how lenders and borrowers are adapting. https://www.cnbc.com/video/2022/06/27/were-seeing-a-decline-of-60-70-percent-of-refinances-this-year-compared-to-the-last-two-says-jeremy-sopko.html

Jeremy Sopko, Nations Lending co-founder and CEO, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss what he is seeing in the housing mortgage market, what percentage of Nations Lending's clients are using refinancing and the potential for layoffs in financial companies.

06/24/2022

There are 10 cities in America where outdoor enthusiasts have a much better chance at buying an affordable home and being closer to nature.

Make the great outdoors your backyard.