Home buyers looking for alternatives to the current fixed-rate mortgages, which have doubled in the past 12 months, find themselves with limited options for lower payment options. Recently we covered one of the most touted options: the 2-1 buydown. There is another option that may be less costly overall and yet provides a way for… Continue Reading
If you are looking to get approved for a home loan, you may be vaguely familiar with what it takes to pass the underwriting process and get approved. Most people only get a home loan every few years at the most so it is understandable that the average person doesn’t know the fundamentals of getting… Continue Reading
With many economists predicting the Federal Reserve to continue to rise rates to combat inflation, that spells unwelcome news for many would-be first-time homebuyers looking to purchase a property. The Fed has already raised rates three times this year and most expect that we’ll see two more rate hikes before 2022 comes to a close.… Continue Reading
The mortgage market is undergoing a massive shift as of Mid 2022. Mortgage rates across all types of home loans have increased considerably. In some cases, such as the case for conventional agency loans, rates have more than doubled in less than a year. These events are now preventing millions of buyers from qualifying for… Continue Reading
As housing values increase across the country, more people are thinking about tapping into that hidden potential in their homes. Home equity is becoming a thing again, guys, and there’s no denying that it’s a great solution for life’s problems, both big and small. If you plan on staying in your home for the long… Continue Reading
Last time we had a long talk about the public record and how you can deal with public record items on your credit report. You’re armed to handle things like bankruptcies and judgments, but not everyone actually has to deal with those. These are extreme results of issues in the other main part of your… Continue Reading
Let me tell you all a little story about mortgages. Long, long ago interest rates were extremely high, reaching nearly 19 percent in the early 1980s. At the same time, there were also assumable mortgages: a loan product that allowed a buyer to take over the loan on a home with the terms remaining intact.… Continue Reading
Getting your first mortgage is a rite of passage for many Americans, but in these days of tighter credit regulations, increasing down payments and less free cash for savings, it may seem like an impossible dream. Believe it or not, you can still get a mortgage — even a first mortgage — in today’s real… Continue Reading