We’ve all enjoyed extremely low mortgage rates over the past few months and years thanks to efforts by the government to do just that, as well as investors reacting to the sluggish economy out of fear by buying into the relative safety of Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS). If you’ve been on this blog long enough you’ve probably [...]
8 Questions Your Lender Should Answer About Mortgage Rates
Simply checking online for today’s posted rate may not lead to your expected outcome due ...
How Much Can I Afford?
How much mortgage money can I qualify to borrow? This is typically the number one ...
What Do Appraisers Look For When Determining A Property’s Value?
Most people are surprised to learn what appraisers actually look at when determining the value ...
Should I Refinance or Get a HELOC For Home Improvements?
For homeowners interested in making some property improvements without tapping into their savings or investment ...
Talk the Talk – Know the Mortgage Lingo at Closing
What the heck are they talking about? Many borrowers go through the closing process in ...

More on the U.S. Debt Downgrade and Real Estate
Have fun watching this point/counterpoint full of great information if you are looking to buy or sell a home today!
Debt Downgrade and Mortgage Rates – Now What?
It is not often that one can look at an event occurring in the news and say “We’ve just experienced history”. Recently, that is exactly what happened. The U.S. debt was downgraded by one of the bond rating agencies, S&P (Standard & Poor’s) and the way that the world views the United States as the world’s bastion of safe investments will never be the same . . . or will it?
VA Mortgage Loans
A VA (Veterans Administration) guaranteed home loan is the preferred loan program for active, non-active, Reserve, National Guard, and retired military of the armed forces because there is no down payment needed and no private monthly mortgage insurance required.
VA Loan Requirements & Eligibility
Understand the VA loan requirements and what affects eligibility for a VA mortgage. Requirements set forth by the VA and VA lenders are discussed.
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