- Refinance.com
Infobox_Company
company_name = Refinance.com
company_
company_type = Private
company_slogan =
foundation =1989
location =Manhattan, NY
key_people =Nicholas Bratsafolis , Chairman and CEO
num_employees = 170
industry =Mortgage
products =Mortgage
homepage = [http://www.refinance.com/ www.refinance.com] ,Refinance.com is a direct, United States government-approved
Federal Housing Administration mortgage lender licensed in 35 states. Specializing in homerefinancing , the company closed $1 billion in residential mortgage loans in 2007.History
Originally founded as Homebridge Mortgage Bankers in 1989, Refinance.com’s current executive team arrived in 1996 led by present Chairman and CEO
Nicholas Bratsafolis . In 2005, the company officially changed its name to Refinance.com.Locations
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Manhattan, NY
*Syosset, NY
*Boca Raton, FL
*Northville, MI Appreciating America plan
Since 2007, the
subprime mortgage crisis has rocked the mortgage industry. During this time, many borrowers have lost their homes to foreclosure while lenders have experienced a drastic increase in costly write-downs. In response to this situation, Refinance.com Chairman and CEO Nicholas Bratsafolis has authored a plan called “Appreciating America,” which works to help prevent the losses for both parties. The plan has received support from members of theUnited States Congress , [cite press release |title=Congressman Steve Israel Outlines Support for Plan to Help Ease Mortgage Crisis |publisher=Forbes.com |date=2008-04-24 |url=http://www.forbes.com/businesswire/feeds/businesswire/2008/04/24/businesswire20080424006087r1.html |format= |language= |accessdate=2008-05-05 |quote= ] and offers a solution for homeowners whose mortgage exceeds the value of their home.References
External links
[http://www.refinance.com Refinance.com]
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