We understand that saving money is simple in concept, but hard in practice. That’s why so many people struggle to do it and it ranks among the top obstacles to homeownership. But with a careful approach and a critical eye on your own financial habits, you can make...
Congratulations on achieving four start on your Homeownership Snapshot! You’ve reached a major milestone that indicates that you’re ready for the next step. You’ve got your financial ducks-in-a-row when it comes to your homeownership-related finances, savings are...
If you’re planning to buy a home in the next few years, you might be thinking about saving for a down payment. That’s great! It can be a challenging process, but it’s also an exciting time — even more so when you aren’t going it alone and tackle it with a team...
When it comes to buying a home, we often fixate on the interest rates, believing they are the only meaningful factor in determining how much we can save. While interest rates do play a significant role, there are other key strategies you can employ to put thousands...
Owning a home is a significant milestone. One of the most important considerations is finding a mortgage payment that works with your financial situation. With some advance planning, you can enjoy the lowest monthly mortgage payment possible without sacrificing...
WAM Wallet Launch On May 4, 2023, What’s A Mortgage launched its FinLocker-powered WAM Wallet, capitalizing on a strategic social media campaign spearheaded by two influential mortgage originators, Minh Nguyen and Jide Buckley. Leveraging their substantial...
In today's complex financial landscape, the journey to homeownership can be daunting for first-time buyers. The importance of loan officers extending their roles beyond mere facilitators of loans to becoming pivotal sources of financial education cannot be...
The FinLocker / Shape integration will surface consumer-permissioned data-driven insights to mortgage originators and loan officers to hyper-personalize the homeownership journey of consumers using their private-labeled FinLocker financial fitness and homeownership...
FinLocker's latest funding round will empower consumers with cutting-edge tools and data-driven insights and provide additional enhancements to improve engagement for mortgage originators. ST. LOUIS, MO — May 14, 2024 — FinLocker, the developer of the leading...
Financial stress is one of the biggest causes of poor sleep, anxiety and depression. If that sounds like you, you're not alone. According to a 2023 PwC Employee Financial Wellness survey, 60% of full-time employees are stressed about their finances. Even among...