Let’s say you applied for a loan in March, before the first corona virus case was reported. You and your wife had good income, good credit, and you had been pre-approved for the loan amount you needed to buy the house. Then the corona virus hit, and everything ground to a halt. Your job was… Continue Reading
Do you have a lot of debt? Student loan, car loans, credit card debt? Are you considering taking out a debt consolidation loan where you get a new loan that pays off all the other debt? These types of loans are popular because you get to put various different loans into one payment, which makes… Continue Reading
Approximately 34% of US households do not currently own a home. According to the National Multifamily Housing Council, there are over 43 million households in the United States occupied by renters. There are a number of reasons of course for not owning a home. However, one of the biggest perceived obstacles to homeownership is: Lack… Continue Reading
Let’s say you’re buying a house or refinancing and you need PMI. What are your options (besides putting down 20%)? Take Two Mortgages to Avoid PMI That’s right. If you take two mortgages that add up to 90% or 95% (remaining 5-10% is your down payment), you can avoid paying PMI. How? Because your first… Continue Reading
Are you buying a house and putting down less than 20%? Are you refinancing but have less than 20% equity? Whether you’re buying or refinancing, are you getting a conventional loan? Then you will need PMI. What is PMI? PMI stands for Private Mortgage Insurance. It protects the lender from losing financially if you default… Continue Reading
If you are falling behind in your mortgage payments, you are not alone. A recent report shows that foreclosure activity has increased in the top 10 major Metropolitan Areas. That means more and more homeowners are feeling the pinch of finances. What are the best strategies to follow to keep from losing the family home?… Continue Reading
If you’re wondering why mortgages seemingly come in sizes, like tubs of popcorn at a movie theater, you’re not alone. A jumbo mortgage refers to a loan amount that’s higher than the conforming or high-balance loan limit for a particular county. Presently, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac set the maximum loan amount threshold for the… Continue Reading
What is an Interest-Only Loan? Interest-only mortgage loans have an initial period where the monthly payments consist of just the accrued interest, instead of payments towards your principal balance as well. Once the interest-only period ends, you begin to repay the loan on a regular amortization schedule — meaning that by the end of the… Continue Reading
For most people, undertaking a mortgage refinance isn’t something they look forward to. The prospect of lowering monthly payments and paying less interest over the life of the loan are powerful motivators though, so let’s make sure your next refinance is your best. #1 Start by clearly identifying and defining your goals for refinancing. It’s… Continue Reading
What is a Mortgage Broker Mortgage brokers are licensed mortgage professionals who work independently with multiple wholesale lenders to deliver a wider range of mortgage products directly to you. What Do They Offer Mortgage brokers offer as many loan products as lending partners they have, giving them the ability to do the shopping for their… Continue Reading