Why your mortgage gets sold, and what you can do about it
The first step is simple: Don’t obsess. It happens all the time.
4 min read
Feb 04, 2025
Shashank Shekhar
CEO, InstaMortgage
InstaMortgage (formerly Arcus Lending) CEO Shashank Shekhar is a top 15 loan officer and has been named the No. 4 broker in the country. With a 2020 production of $364 million, Shashank has continuously raised industry standards. In addition to being on the cover of National Mortgage Professional magazine, he is an Amazon.com best-selling author, is frequently quoted by national media, and has been the keynote speaker at major conferences around the country. He is also the creator of MLO Master Class, a leading training platform for loan officers.
Shashank's latest articles
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Mortgage rate history: 1970s to 2025
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Estimated taxes: What you need to pay and when
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How 3 Bankrate journalists used a personal loan to manage debt
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Many pet insurance plans cover cancer, but ti’s important to find out for sure.
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Comparing deductibles vs. premiums: Finding the balance in pet insurance costs
The deductible you choose for your pet insurance policy will affect your costs.
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Fed cuts interest rates by quarter point, points to uncertain next steps after Trump’s election win
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second consecutive meeting but this time by a smaller quarter of a percentage point.
4 min read Nov 07, 2024