The decision to keep renting or to buy a home is one of the most significant decisions adults will make in a lifetime. As we currently face one of the most challenging times in housing history, deciding whether to do one or the other seems even more complex. The younger generation looking to move out… Continue Reading
As mortgage rates normalize in 2022 from the historical lows of the past 12-18 months, it’s essential to know how to find the best refinance rate. With some insights on how refinancing works, how lenders price loans, what impacts your rates, and how you can lower your rate and closing costs, you can land a… Continue Reading
Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate in the United States again today in an attempt to quell rising inflation. While the Fed does not have direct control over mortgage rates, they often rise when the federal funds rate also heads north. As of the time of this writing, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate… Continue Reading
Think you may have missed the opportunity to refinance your home mortgage? Think again! You may still benefit from refinancing even though rates have recently gone up. While conventional loans make up the large majority of home mortgages, there are millions of borrowers who have other types of loans. Those loans are usually taken out… Continue Reading
A credit score is arguably the single most important factor for lenders when determining whether you qualify for a mortgage or not. Not only that, but your credit score will also determine what type of loan you can get when finding financing for your next home purchase. The score is important to lenders because it… Continue Reading
If you have been shopping for a loan in June 2022, you may have noticed rates have risen. In fact, the average 30-year fixed rate for conventional loans has just about doubled since the lows of January 2021. According to this chart from FHLMC, the 2nd largest purchaser of agency mortgages, rates went from 2.74% … Continue Reading
Current reports on housing from multiple sources indicate that the housing market’s future is unlikely to be the same as its recent past. Over the last decade, the US housing market has seen a run-up in home prices unlike any other time in history. Many experts predict that the coming correction will not be as… Continue Reading