top of page


Too many people think it's OK to tap home equity to pay monthly bills
One in six homeowners in a new survey believed that it's OK to tap home equity to pay monthly bills — an attitude that sets financial...

Richard Pisnoy
Sep 29, 20181 min read


The Expectant Homeowner
New York Times - Buying a home is not entirely unlike childbirth. While you’re in the throes of it, you are frantic that everything will go wrong; convinced it will never end; and curse yourself for thinking it was ever a good idea.

Richard Pisnoy
Sep 8, 20181 min read


Home Equity Loan Products –HELOCs and HELs
Andrew Weinberg, a partner at licensed mortgage originator firm Silver Fin Capital, explains more about these two products: “HELOC and...

Richard Pisnoy
Sep 3, 20182 min read


Silver Fin's Richard Pisnoy selected as one of MPA Magazine's Hot 100
MORTGAGE PROFESSIONAL AMERICA — In addition to being a productive loan originator in his own right, Richard Pisnoy has been instrumental...

Richard Pisnoy
Sep 1, 20181 min read


What Airbnb Means for Your Mortgage
In an article in U.S. News & World Report (12/20/17) entitled What Airbnb Means for Your Mortgage, Andrew Weinberg, principal and founder...

Richard Pisnoy
Dec 20, 20171 min read


Stacey Elshehaby recognized as an “Elite Woman” in Mortgage
MORTGAGE PROFESSIONAL AMERICA — Mortgage Professional America has recognized Stacey Elshehaby as an Elite Woman in Mortgage. The award...

Richard Pisnoy
Dec 3, 20171 min read


Andrew Weinberg Chosen forMPA’s Top 100
MORTGAGE PROFESSIONAL AMERICA — Andrew Weinberg was one of 100 individuals who was recognized by Mortgage Professional America for their...

Richard Pisnoy
Nov 1, 20171 min read


Richard Pisnoy Chosen for MPA's Hot 100
MORTGAGE PROFESSIONAL AMERICA — A leader at a Great Neck, New York-based company has just received one of the mortgage industry’s...

Richard Pisnoy
Oct 3, 20171 min read


Advice on Lending to Adult Children
NEW YORK TIMES — Parents often come to the rescue when their adult children need help putting together enough cash for a down payment....

Richard Pisnoy
Sep 20, 20171 min read


LendingTree Announces Top Ten Customer-Rated Lenders for Q2 2014
YAHOO FINANCE — CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- LendingTree, the nation's leading online loan marketplace, today...

Richard Pisnoy
Sep 15, 20171 min read


LendingTree Announces Top Ten Customer-Rated Lenders for Q1 2014
YAHOO FINANCE — CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- LendingTree, the nation's leading online source for competitive loan...

Richard Pisnoy
Apr 28, 20141 min read


LendingTree Recognizes Excellence in Customer Service among Network Lenders Top Ten Customer-Rated Lenders announced for Q4 2012 and Q1 2013
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LendingTree, the nation's leading online lending exchange, announced the recipients of its...

Richard Pisnoy
May 3, 20131 min read


Loan Qualifications for Retirees
NEW YORK TIMES — Retirees trying to obtain a mortgage may find that a pristine credit history and healthy retirement accounts are not...

Richard Pisnoy
May 1, 20131 min read


Loans for a Niche Market
NEW YORK TIMES — If interest-only loans were issued too freely before the foreclosure crisis, their availability now is restricted to a...

Richard Pisnoy
Apr 15, 20131 min read
bottom of page




