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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 28th, 2024

May 28, 2024 by Robby Oakes

The Consumer Sentiment Report was the sole important report to take place the prior week, keeping with the trend of the cooling off period that happens the weeks following the CPI and PPI data releases.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 28th, 2024

May 28, 2024 by Robby Oakes

The Consumer Sentiment Report was the sole important report to take place the prior week, keeping with the trend of the cooling off period that happens the weeks following the CPI and PPI data releases.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 28th, 2024

May 28, 2024 by Robby Oakes

The Consumer Sentiment Report was the sole important report to take place the prior week, keeping with the trend of the cooling off period that happens the weeks following the CPI and PPI data releases.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

Understanding the Differences Between Construction Loans and Mortgages

May 24, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Construction loans and mortgages are two important tools in the world of real estate financing. They each have specific purposes and come with their own set of rules and requirements. These differences cater to various needs when it comes to buying or building properties.

Filed Under: Home Mortgages Tagged With: Construction Loans, Mortgage, Real Estate Financing

Making Mortgage Decisions: Online Lenders vs. Traditional Banks

May 23, 2024 by Robby Oakes

The options for securing a mortgage have expanded beyond the brick-and-mortar banks to include online lenders. With this diversity comes a crucial decision for homebuyers: should you opt for the convenience of online lenders or stick with the familiarity of traditional banks? Let’s explore the pros and cons of both options to help you make an informed decision.

Filed Under: Mortgage Application Tagged With: Banks, Mortgage, Online lending

Things You Should Understand About Private Mortgage Insurance

May 22, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is a sizable expense during the process of buying a home that many overlook until it impacts their financial decisions. Understanding PMI, its purpose, and strategies to manage or eliminate it can save you thousands of dollars over the life of your mortgage.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage, PMI, Private Mortgage Insurance

Unlocking Lower Mortgage Rates By Boosting Your Credit Score

May 21, 2024 by Robby Oakes

The interest rate you qualify for when securing a mortgage can make a huge difference in your financial journey. The good news is, that by understanding how credit scores impact mortgage rates and implementing strategic steps to boost your score, you can potentially unlock lower rates and save thousands of dollars over the life of your loan.

Filed Under: Credit Scoring Tagged With: Credit Score, Mortgage, Mortgage Rates

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 20th, 2024

May 20, 2024 by Robby Oakes

The prior week showed a surprising display of inflation, in that for consumers, it was less than expected. This is giving way to some optimism that inflation is on the right track to being under control.

On the other end of the spectrum, for producers, inflation had shown to be slightly higher than expected. But the far higher impact of the two reports is the Consumer Price Index.

The Federal Reserve had still stuck to their stance as from the last FOMC opting to withhold any rate reduction decisions until late in the year, but the data coming in largely on a positive note has changed the previously highly negative outlooks into a neutral stance.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

Escrow Analysis: Your Key to Understanding Mortgage Payments

May 17, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Escrow might sound like a fancy term, but it’s not rocket science. Let’s break it down into simple terms. In simple terms, an escrow analysis is a review of your escrow account conducted by your mortgage lender.

Filed Under: Escrow Tips Tagged With: Escrow, Escrow Analysis, Mortgage

Exploring Home Improvement Loans

May 16, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Want to upgrade your home but short on cash? Home improvement loans can help! They’re like a financial boost for fixing up your place without draining your savings. But with so many options, how do you pick the right one? Let’s review the options.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Improvement, Loan Options, Mortgage 

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