Articles by Dan Shepard
These 3 Reasons Account for More Than Half of Business Loan Requests on LendingTree Platform
March 4, 2024
The most common reason for seeking a business loan on the LendingTree platform in 2023 was to start a business, according to an analysis of... read more
Residents Are Fleeing California, but It’s the Top Destination for Movers From 6 States
February 26, 2024
Americans are moving South. Between 2021 and 2022, eight of the 10 states with the highest net migration (more people moving in than moving out)... read more
64% of Homebuyers or Sellers Who Asked Their Real Estate Agent for a Lower Commission Rate Were Successful
February 26, 2024
For more than 100 years, property sales have taken place with the guidance of real estate agents. (The National Association of Realtors was founded in... read more
Alcohol-Involved Fatal Crashes 16% More Common During St. Patrick’s Day Holiday Than Rest of Month
February 26, 2024
St. Patrick’s Day is quickly approaching. Although fun and festive, the alcohol-heavy holiday may be more risky for drivers. In fact, fatal crashes involving alcohol... read more
A First Time for Everything: 65% of Mortgage Offers on LendingTree Platform Go to First-Time Homebuyers
February 20, 2024
For many, buying a home has been exceedingly difficult in the past few years. With mortgage rates and home prices as high as they’ve been,... read more