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What Is A Mortgage Pre-Qualification?

March 4, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

A mortgage pre-qualification is an initial estimate of what type of mortgage a borrower could get. It is limited, though, because it’s only based on what the borrower tells the lender, which might not be the same as what the lender finds out when it goes through a full process of analyzing the borrower and his credit.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips,Pre-Quailification,Lender

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 3, 2014

March 3, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Last week’s economic news was mixed, with new home sales increasing and weekly jobless claims higher than expected.

Case-Shiller and FHFA home price reports reflected slower growth in home prices. Mortgage rates moved higher for the third consecutive week.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates,Case Shiller,New Home Sales

How To Make Your Home Look More Luxurious On A Budget

February 28, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Have you been looking through home decor magazines and gazing with wonder at the gorgeous homes inside? Do you want to add a touch of elegance and luxury to your home, but you are on a tight budget?

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home,Luxurious On A Budget,Home Decor

Case Shiller Price Index Shows That It’s A Buyers Market

February 27, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Two major indicators of home price trends showed a slowing momentum for home prices in December. The S&P Case Shiller 10 and 20 city indices reported that of 20 cities tracked, home prices were lower in December than for November.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Housing Analysis,Case Shiller,Home Prices

How Can I Get A Cash-Out Refinance Using An FHA Loan?

February 26, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

While homeowners typically equate the FHA loan program with low-down payment mortgages, FHA refinances are also available.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips,FHA Loan,Refinancing Your Home

Existing Home Sales Lowest Since 2012

February 25, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Sales of existing homes fell by 5.10 percent in January according to the National Association of REALTORS. Pre-owned home sales slowed to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.62 million homes against an expected reading of 4.65 million and December’s reading of 4.87 million existing homes sold.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Housing Analysis,Existing Home Sales,Home Price

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 24, 2014

February 24, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Last week’s economic data supported recent reports indicating that housing markets are slowing, The National Association of Home builders/Wells Fargo Home Builders Index (HBI) dropped by 10 points to a reading of 46 for February.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates,consumer confidence,home builders index

Smart Ways To Create Equity Within Your Home

February 21, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Home equity is the difference between what your home can sell for and what you owe on it. Generally, the longer you own your home, the more equity you build.

Filed Under: Homeowner Tips Tagged With: Homeowner Tips,Home Equity,Investment Property

What Are The Requirements To Sell A Home Using An FHA Loan?

February 20, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Before an owner can market a property to buyers that want to use a FHA loan, he will want to familiarize himself with the FHA’s standards. FHA won’t insure loans on just any property.

While their standards aren’t as stringent as they used to be, a home needs to be in relatively good condition to qualify for FHA financing.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips,FHA Loan,Homebuyer Tips

What Is A Mortgage Pre-Approval?

February 19, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

When you are purchasing a home, your broker may recommend you obtain a mortgage pre-approval before you find the home of your dreams.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Tips,Homebuyer Tips,Pre-Approval

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