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RSS feed for this sectionDon’t Use APR To Shop For A Mortgage
A surprising look at how the government-recommended method of mortgage rate shopping is fundamentally flawed. Continue reading
Minimum FHA credit score requirement is 500, but can you actually get a loan?
Credit score requirements are dropping for the FHA mortgage. Analysis and effect on U.S. home buyers, plus today’s live FHA mortgage rates. Continue reading
Surprising Strategies To Beat An All-Cash Offer
Get your offer noticed and accepted, even when going up against a cash home buyer. Continue reading
Why Home Builders Are Offering Fewer Free Upgrades
Homebuilder confidence remains strong with the 2016 Housing Market halfway done. Builders are signaling to buyers that home prices will climb. Continue reading
Reasons to use a “piggyback loan” (80/10/10 loan)
The 80/10/10 mortgage is widely-available and buyers are using it to avoid PMI; and, to buy homes more cheaply. More on the program plus today’s live rates. Continue reading
Buying A Home With A Boyfriend, Girlfriend, Partner, Or Friend
Important advice for buying a home with a boyfriend, girlfriend, or partner. Read more and get today’s live mortgage rates. Continue reading
Mortgage Calculator : Enter Your Income, See Your Home Price
Not every mortgage calculator is created equal. Use one that can tell you what you are likely to afford based on your income. Continue reading
Cancel FHA MIP As Home Values Rise & Mortgage Rates Drop
Home values are heating up, giving FHA homeowners across the country enough equity to cancel their FHA mortgage insurance forever. Continue reading
Freddie Mac: Mortgage Rates To Stay Ultra-Low Through 2017
Mortgage rates remain low, as reported by Freddie Mac this week. What’s more, the group predicts lasting low rates through 2017. Continue reading