Getting a mortgage in retirement is similar to qualifying at any stage of life. Lender guidelines consider retired persons’ various types of income. Continue reading
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RSS feed for this section8.7 Million Households Missing The Chance To Refinance
As current mortgage rates drop, 8.7 million U.S. homeowners are potentially eligible to refinance to lower rates and lower monthly payments. Continue reading
4 Factors To Consider Before You Refinance
Mortgage rates are low, and more homeowners are asking, “Should I refinance?” Four ways to answer that question. Continue reading
Report: Veterans “Cashing Out” Newfound Equity As Home Values Rise
Low rates and easier guidelines are making the VA cash-out refinance program super popular among veterans. Continue reading
August 2016 Mortgage Rate Forecast (Purchase & Refinance)
Experts said mortgage rates would 4.5% by now. Instead, they’re below 3.5%. For August 2016, there are several threats to today’s low rates. Should you lock today? Continue reading
Conventional loan rates and requirements for 2022
More than 60% of home buyers use a conventional loan; it’s not hard to see why. Low rates and three-percent-down options are fueling the loan’s popularity. Continue reading
Ask These 6 Mortgage Questions Before Buying Your First Home
Long before you actually buy a home, you start to THINK about actually buying a home. The questions to ask, plus today’s live mortgage rates. Continue reading
5 Ways To Borrow Your Mortgage Down Payment For A Home
Saving for a downpayment isn’t the only way to raise those funds. You can borrow a portion of the required money down, and get into a home sooner. Continue reading
5 Things To Know About Mortgages When You Buy A Home
Nervous about getting a mortgage? You’re not alone. For some, applying for a mortgage is as stressful as seeing the dentist. It doesn’t have to be that way. Continue reading
Is It Better To Rent Than To Buy A Home?
Should you rent a home, or buy one? With mortgage rates low, the argument to “buy” is strong. But what are the risks? Read more, and get today’s rates. Continue reading