Elina Tarkazikis is a reporter for National Mortgage News. She is a graduate of Ramapo College of New Jersey, where she was the founding editor in chief of the school's chapter of HerCampus.com and a staff writer for its student-run publication, The Ramapo News. She has previously worked for The County Seat in Hackensack and Elvis Duran and the Morning Show, iHeartMedia's nationally syndicated radio program. Elina is also a licensed real estate agent in New Jersey, adores pets and speaks three languages.
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From debunking down payment myths to making sense of interest rates, here's a look at five essential lessons lenders can teach to millennials preparing for homeownership.
September 12 -
With interest rates lower than expected and existing-home prices driving demand, applications for new-home purchases grew in August.
September 12 -
The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act was created after 9/11 to serve as a crucial federal backstop for commercial real estate insurers, but an analysis of alternatives to fund the program reveals the continued challenges of measuring and predicting terror risk.
September 11 -
Overall mortgage lending increased by 20% in the second quarter but was still down from a year earlier, according to Black Knight Financial Services.
September 11 -
Consumer confidence in the housing market is growing overall, but the gap between those that say it's a good time to buy versus selling a home is widening, according to Fannie Mae.
September 11 -
The average number of days to close a home loan for a millennial varied significantly by state in July as buyers continued competing for tight inventory, according to Ellie Mae.
September 8 -
Mortgage companies in Florida are bracing themselves for the potential landfall of Hurricane Irma, which has followed close on the heels of Hurricane Harvey.
September 6 -
As housing demand continues to challenge low levels of supply, home prices are overvalued in 34% of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas, according to CoreLogic.
September 5 -
Residential flood damage from Hurricane Harvey could reach as high as $37 billion, with more than two-thirds of losses not covered by insurance, according to CoreLogic estimates.
September 1 -
From payment forbearances to financing to start the rebuilding process, here's a look at five ways homeowners affected by Hurricane Harvey can get mortgage help.
August 31
