Qualifying for a Home Loan — What You Need to Know

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

Should You Opt For Non-QM Loans?

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

Lending outside the Box — Non-QM and Non-Prime Loans

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

Improving Your Chances for a HELOC

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

Assumable Mortgages Aren’t Outdated Options

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