VA home loans offer overwhelming advantages over other loan types, so why do only half of veterans use the program to buy a home? Continue reading
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RSS feed for this sectionBrexit : Mortgage Rates At 164-Week Record; A Whisper Away From All-Time Low
Mortgage rates are scraping bottom per Freddie Mac. Rates are close to all-time lows not seen since 2012. Continue reading
Second home mortgage guide: Requirements and rates
Home prices are rising. Buying a second home purchase might pay off, and give you a sure vacation spot. How to qualify for a second home mortgage. Continue reading
Should I lock a mortgage rate today? Rate lock strategies
Is there a “best” day, week, or month to lock your rate? Mortgage rate shoppers can find better rates by strategically planning their lock. Continue reading
First-Time Home Buyer? Don’t Overlook The 5-Year ARM.
The typical first-time home buyer overpays with the 30-year fixed rate mortgage. For most, the better choice is the 5-year ARM. Read more and discover why. Continue reading
The 5 Best Articles For FHA Home Loans & FHA Mortgage Rates
The FHA mortgage program provides low mortgage rates and simpler mortgage qualification standards. These are our 5 best posts on the topic of FHA loans. Continue reading
Brexit : Elusive 2% Mortgage Rates Are Coming (FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional)
Britain’s exit from the EU, or “Brexit” as it has come to be known, could usher in a new era for mortgage rates: 30-year fixed mortgages in the 2s. Continue reading
The 5 Best Articles About VA Home Loans
The VA Loan Guaranty Program offers low mortgage rates and simple mortgage qualification standards. These are our 5 best posts on the topic of VA loans. Continue reading
Which FHA 203k Loan Should You Choose For Home Construction: Standard or Limited (203k Streamline)?
Buying a home to tear-down or renovate? Rehabilitating your existing residence? How to choose between the Standard and Streamline version of the FHA 203k. Continue reading
5 Mortgage Calculator Features You Are Not Using, But Should
A mortgage calculator should let you determine much more than a monthly payment. Look at all affordability factors with these little-known features. Continue reading