Robert Colgero Photo Not Available
Robert Colgero| NMLS# 31151
Senior Loan Officer

Blog Articles

Down Payment Assistance Available in New York: Introducing DPAL Plus ATD

Down Payment Assistance Available in New York: Introducing DPAL Plus ATD

Posted on

The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) recently announced a new initiative to further promote housing

Read More
The Benefits of a Reverse Mortgage for Retirement Planning

The Benefits of a Reverse Mortgage for Retirement Planning

Posted on

In the right situation, a reverse mortgage can serve as an alternative way to finance retirement, allowing

Read More
A Helping Hand: Down Payment Assistance Now Available in Pennsylvania

A Helping Hand: Down Payment Assistance Now Available in Pennsylvania

Posted on

When it comes to buying a home, one of the most significant hurdles can be the upfront costs associated with

Read More
Fannie Mae Introduces 5% Down Payments for Multi-Family Homes

Fannie Mae Introduces 5% Down Payments for Multi-Family Homes

Posted on

Industry experts praise the recent decision made by Fannie Mae, citing opportunities for increased

Read More
A Tipping Point Is on the Horizon, Zillow Survey Finds

A Tipping Point Is on the Horizon, Zillow Survey Finds

Posted on

Results from a recent Zillow survey, coupled with optimistic forecasts from housing experts, indicate that a

Read More
Student Loan Payments Resuming Soon, Can You Still Qualify for a Mortgage With Student Debt?

Student Loan Payments Resuming Soon, Can You Still Qualify for a Mortgage With Student Debt?

Posted on

While student loan borrowers benefitted from an interest and payment pause in response to the COVID-19

Read More
Adjusting Expectations: What You Should Know About Assumable Mortgages

Adjusting Expectations: What You Should Know About Assumable Mortgages

Posted on

Assumable mortgages have been dominating headlines as of late- but the grass isn't necessarily greener on the

Read More
Hispanic Homeownership Rate Rises for the Eighth Year in a Row

Hispanic Homeownership Rate Rises for the Eighth Year in a Row

Posted on

The Hispanic homeownership rate increased to 48.6% in 2022, marking eight years of consistent homeownership

Read More
Easing the Barrier to Homeownership: Mortgage Assistance Available in New York

Easing the Barrier to Homeownership: Mortgage Assistance Available in New York

Posted on

Many states offer programs to help ease the barrier to homeownership and further promote affordability. The

Read More
What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years

What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years

Posted on

If you're planning tobuy a home, one thing to consider is what experts projecthome

Read More
5 Simple Ways to Have a Successful School Year

5 Simple Ways to Have a Successful School Year

Posted on

As summer winds down and the new school year begins, this season can be both exciting and a bit nerve-racking

Read More
Why Your Mortgage Payments May Have Recently Changed, Understanding How Your Property Taxes Affect Your Escrow Account

Why Your Mortgage Payments May Have Recently Changed, Understanding How Your Property Taxes Affect Your Escrow Account

Posted on

When it comes to property taxes, the amount each homeowner pays annually can vary depending on local tax

Read More
A More Accessible Path to Homeownership in New Jersey

A More Accessible Path to Homeownership in New Jersey

Posted on

Rising mortgage rates have recently affected housing affordability and buyer’s purchasing power.

Read More
We’re Here to Help: 3 Ways to Prevent Unsolicited Mortgage Offers, Current Legality of Trigger Leads

We’re Here to Help: 3 Ways to Prevent Unsolicited Mortgage Offers, Current Legality of Trigger Leads

Posted on

What do applying for a mortgage, financing a new car, and opening a new credit card have in common? An influx

Read More
What Qualifies for a Bedroom? 7 Things to Look for When Buying or Selling Your Home

What Qualifies for a Bedroom? 7 Things to Look for When Buying or Selling Your Home

Posted on

Welcome to the world of real estate, where not everything is as it seems. Unfortunately, placing a bed in any

Read More