Do I Need a Mortgage Pre-Approval?
Your realtor may encourage you to get a mortgage pre-approval. But do you really need one? Read More
5 Ways to Save Money On Your Mortgage
Your home is likely the biggest purchase you will ever make. In fact, it’s so big that you will probably need a loan to make it happen. A mortgage is a huge commitment in terms of money, and by the time you repay your loan, the interest charges that come with it will make your home purchase even more expensive. Read More
2014: Year of the Qualified Mortgage
January of 2014 saw the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB for short) introduce a host new rules and guidelines for real estate mortgages. For the most part, these ‘new’ rules and guidelines have already been around for awhile. The financial industry suffered a crushing blow from the 2008 Financial Crisis and has been extensively regulated every since. Read More
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage: ARM yourself with knowledge
Once thought of as the agile, exuberant cheerleader of home loans, the adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) accounted for as many as one in four mortgages in 2006. A few years later, when ARMs became branded one of the risky, greed-filled indulgences of the financial crisis, their number fell dramatically. Yet ARMs have seen a recent uptick in popularity, but with a much clearer view of what they really are and who can benefit from their flexibility. Read More
HARP Loan Program: Refinance help for underwater homes
If you are underwater on your home (owe more than it’s worth) yet have stayed current on your mortgage payments, HARP is here to help you. HARP stands for the Home Affordable Refinance Program and is designed for you to refinance and obtain more affordable payments and interest rates than you have on your original mortgage. Read More
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