Are you thinking about using a mortgage to buy a new home? In this blog post we'll discuss mortgage calculators and how to use one of these tools to determine your monthly mortgage payments, interest charges, amortization periods and more.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 10, 2014
Last week's economic reports contained mixed reports indicating that the economy continues to recover with occasional "blips" in its progress. Construction spending was lower than expected. A Federal Reserve survey of senior loan officers indicated that credit standards remain strict for mortgages and other types of lending.
Negotiation Tips: How to Ask the Seller to Pay the Closing Costs
You've found the perfect new house or condo, and you are now preparing an offer that you believe the seller will find tempting enough to accept. The question is, should you ask the seller to pay some or all of the closing costs?
Did You Know That Your FICO Score Can Drastically Affect Your Mortgage? Here’s Why
Let's take a quick look at how FICO credit scores can affect your mortgage and share a couple of ways that you can boost your score to ensure your application is approved.
You Ask, We Answer: What is a “Reverse Mortgage”?
In today's blog post we'll explore reverse mortgage loans, explaining how they work and whether or not you're qualified to receive one.
Have You Had Trouble Getting a Mortgage? Three Tips for Sprucing Up Your Credit Before Reapplying
In this post we'll share three quick tips for sprucing up your personal credit before reapplying for a mortgage. With a bit of luck and hard work you can be on your way to purchasing that new dream home.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 3, 2014
Last week's economic news brought mixed developments as pending home sales moved to their second highest level of 2014. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced the expected end of asset purchases under its quantitative easing program.
Buying a Vacation Home? A Quick Guide to Renting Out Your Second Home to Generate Income
Are you thinking about buying a second home to spend some time in when you're on vacation? In this post we'll share a few tips for getting your property ready to rent to short-term visitors and how to get things started.
Case-Shiller 20 City Home Price Index And FOMC QE Update
Home prices rose by 0.20 percent in August. Three of the 20 cities tracked saw home prices drop, while Detroit, Michigan posted the highest price growth. The seasonally adjusted growth rate for cities tracked declined by 0.10 percent as compared to a decline of 0.10 percent in July.
Four Ways You Can Enhance Your Home’s Value Before You List It for Sale
In today's blog post we'll share four ways that you can spend a bit of time and money upgrading your home before it hits the local real estate market.
