Finance Media Queries for 05/23/25
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1) SUMMARY: Looking for home equity borrowing experts to share advice that owners should know now
NAME: Sharon Wu
CONTACT EMAIL: sharewritesllc@gmail.com
MUCK RACK URL: https://muckrack.com/sharon-wu
MEDIA OUTLET: CBS News
MEDIA WEBSITE: https://www.cbsnews.com/moneywatch/
DEADLINE DATE: 2025-05-27
DEADLINE TIME: 12:00 pm Pacific Standard Time
QUERY: I'm working with CBS News to write an informative article about home equity borrowing advice that people should know now.
I need US-based industry experts (e.g., home equity lenders, mortgage loan officers, housing economists, etc.) to share unique insights.
To be considered, please answer the following questions (all or the ones you can answer):
1. What are your top 3-5 pieces of advice for owners thinking about home equity borrowing right now, and why? Please explain — the more detailed the better here. We want this to be as timely to now as possible, not broadly applicable in any interest rate climate.
2. What specific timing advice would you give homeowners considering home equity borrowing right now? In what situations would you recommend they apply, and when is it better for them to wait? Why?
3. What should homeowners look for when shopping for home equity loans or HELOCs today, specifically? How much can rates vary between lenders right now?
4. What debt-to-income ratio standards are you using now for home equity borrowing, and how has this changed recently? What income requirements should homeowners expect?
5. Based on where you think rates are heading, should homeowners choose a HELOC or home equity loan right now? What's your reasoning?
6. What documents and financial information do you require now that you might not have required 2-3 years ago? How should homeowners prepare their application?
7. What are the main pros and cons of getting a HELOC or home equity loan, specifically in today's market conditions?
Finally, please provide:
1) your role/title, a link to your LinkedIn profile, company website, and company descriptor
2) a good email to follow up if needed (MUST be the source's email)
IMPORTANT: We can't accept/use AI-written responses, or responses you've already submitted elsewhere. Also, I'm not looking for surface-level information easily found online. These questions are meant more as a guide to get more nuanced, in-depth expertise from you :) Please share relevant common hypothetical scenarios or client experiences to back up answers.
Thanks!
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2) SUMMARY: Looking for mortgage experts to weigh in on whether mortgage rates will fall after the Fed's June meeting
NAME: Sharon Wu
CONTACT EMAIL: sharewritesllc@gmail.com
MUCK RACK URL: https://muckrack.com/sharon-wu
MEDIA OUTLET: CBS News
MEDIA WEBSITE: https://www.cbsnews.com/moneywatch/
DEADLINE DATE: 2025-05-27
DEADLINE TIME: 12:00 pm Pacific Standard Time
QUERY: I'm working with CBS News to write an informative article about whether mortgage rates will fall after the Fed's June meeting.
I need US-based industry experts (e.g., mortgage lenders, mortgage loan officers, housing economists, etc.) to share unique insights.
To be considered, please answer the following questions (all or the ones you can answer — please avoid specific mentions of tariffs or political policy in responses):
1. Do you think mortgage rates will fall after the Fed's June meeting? Why or why not? If so, by how much, roughly (range ok)? If not, what direction do you think mortgage rates are headed, and why?
2. How quickly do mortgage rates typically respond when the Fed cuts rates, and should borrowers expect immediate changes?
3. What's your advice for someone trying to decide between locking in a rate now versus waiting to see what happens after the June meeting?
4. How do today's mortgage rates compare to historical averages, and what would you tell buyers who think current rates are too high?
5. What are the main advantages of buying a home now, even with elevated rates?
Finally, please provide:
1) your role/title, a link to your LinkedIn profile, company website, and company descriptor
2) a good email to follow up if needed (MUST be the source's email)
IMPORTANT: We can't accept/use AI-written responses, or responses you've already submitted elsewhere. Also, I'm not looking for surface-level information easily found online. These questions are meant more as a guide to get more nuanced, in-depth expertise from you :) Please share relevant common hypothetical scenarios or client experiences to back up answers.
Thanks!
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3) SUMMARY: Michigan First-Time Homebuyer Programs
NAME: Lena Borrelli
CONTACT EMAIL: lilymariecreative@gmail.com
MUCK RACK URL: https://muckrack.com/lilymariecreative
MEDIA OUTLET: ConsumerAffairs
MEDIA WEBSITE: https://www.consumeraffairs.com
DEADLINE DATE: 2025-05-23
DEADLINE TIME: 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time
QUERY: I am looking for input from U.S. based loan and finance professionals who have experience with Michigan first-time homebuyer programs.
Do you have a client who has used one, and what was their experience?
Do you recommend these programs?
Any tips for first-time homebuyers?
Please email your pitch, and I will contact you if it can be used in the story. Thank you in advance for your time and participation!