VA-eligible home buyers shouldn’t skip over higher-priced homes to stay within VA loan “limits.” There is no actual limit to a VA mortgage. Continue reading
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RSS feed for this sectionNAR: 2016 Existing Home Sales Figures Best Since 2007
23
May
April home sales were strong and home supply remains tight nationwide. Prices are rising. What low-down payment options do today’s buyers have? Continue reading
Mortgage Broker Or Bank: Your Choice Matters
23
May
A mortgage broker is often the right choice. But a bank could be, too. Knowing how each type of company works can help you make the right decision. Continue reading
Mortgage after bankruptcy: How soon can you buy a home?
20
May
A bankruptcy doesn’t disqualify you from owning a home again. Getting approved for a new mortgage can happen in as little as one year. Continue reading
24 Months In A Row: VA Mortgage Rates Beat All Others
20
May
It pays to be a veteran. Using VA Benefits and the G.I. Bill, military borrowers get access to lower rates than the general U.S. population. Continue reading
Mortgage Rates Rising Off Freddie Mac’s 3.58% Print
20
May
Waiting to find a mortgage rate in the 3s? It’s a good time to get one. Analysis of the weekly Freddie Mac survey, plus live rate quotes and expert mortgage rate forecasts. Continue reading
Self-Employment Is Not A Mortgage Deal-Breaker
20
May
Self-employment alone won’t stop your mortgage approval. You just need to know how lenders look at your income as a self-employed applicant. Continue reading
Do Some States Have Cheaper Mortgage Rates?
19
May
Where you live can affect your final mortgage rate. But you can use local factors to your advantage when rate shopping. Continue reading
FHA Smashes Homeownership Barriers In High-Priced Markets
19
May
FHA loan limits are higher across 188 U.S. counties in 2016. Now, families have access to more homes in higher-priced areas. Continue reading
About the Federal Reserve, the FOMC, & the Fed Funds Rate
19
May
The Federal Reserve is the central banker of the USA. How “the Fed” works, what it actually does, and how it affects everyday U.S. mortgage rates. Continue reading
