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Understanding Closing Costs When Buying a Home

April 16, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Buying a home is an exciting journey, but it’s not without its twists and turns. One specific daunting aspect for many homebuyers is understanding the sphere of closing costs.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Closing Costs, Escow Fees, Mortgage

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 15th, 2024

April 15, 2024 by Robby Oakes

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is showing higher than expected inflation, and the Producer Price Index (PPI) is showing lower than expected inflation. The two are in conflict with each other; however, the Consumer Price Index is still the far greater indicator for inflation as it directly impacts the cost of living for everyone, not just production assets.

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

Find Something Wrong During a Home Inspection? How to Discuss Repairs or Defects with a Seller

April 12, 2024 by Robby Oakes

When it comes to selling a home, it is a common belief that once the offer is accepted, there is nothing else to be negotiated. However, issues and obstacles that can arise during the home inspection can be a cause for discussion with the seller. Here are some tips in the event that the home inspection isn’t up to par.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Home Inspections

Unlocking Home Equity With Home Equity Loans and HELOCs

April 11, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Home equity loans and Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) are two avenues through which homeowners can tap into this valuable asset.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: HELOC, Home Equity Loan, Mortgage

Negotiating Repairs After a Home Inspection

April 10, 2024 by Robby Oakes

For many homebuyers, negotiating repairs after a home inspection can be a daunting task. However, with the right approach and some negotiation skills, you can ensure that your new home is in tip-top shape without breaking the bank.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Repair, Inspection, Mortgage Tips

3 Considerations When Making A Down Payment

April 9, 2024 by Robby Oakes

When considering the journey of purchasing a new home, one of the fundamental decisions you’ll encounter revolves around determining the appropriate amount of money to allocate for your down payment. It’s a decision-making process that involves weighing the benefits of opting for a larger down payment against the potential advantages of utilizing some of those funds to purchase “discount points,” thereby reducing your interest rate.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Down Payment, Mortgage, Purchasing Home

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 8th, 2024

April 8, 2024 by Robby Oakes

With the upcoming CPI and PPI reports this week, last week still had a number of important data points to consider. First, the non-farm payroll data, helping reveal the situation of pay versus inflation data giving an overall description of the state of the economy in the future. Among that, the manufacturing data has shown to be contracting the past year, with the first signs of relief this month. Lastly, trade data has shown that the trade deficit has grown bigger than expected with Q1 coming to completion.

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

A Consumer’s Guide To Mortgage Escrow Accounts

April 5, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Are you in the process of purchasing a home or considering refinancing your mortgage? If so, you’ve likely encountered the term “escrow account” during your discussions.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Escrow Account, Homeownership Finances, Mortgage

Choosing the Right Mortgage Term

April 4, 2024 by Robby Oakes

You’re about to start on an exciting journey toward homeownership. But before you dive headfirst into the world of real estate financing, there’s an important decision you’ll need to make which is choosing the right mortgage term.

Filed Under: Home Mortgages Tagged With: Home Mortgage, Mortgage, Mortgage Term

Understanding Interest-Only Mortgages

April 3, 2024 by Robby Oakes

What exactly is an interest-only mortgage? Simply put, it’s a type of home loan where you pay only the interest for a certain period, typically the first five to ten years. After this initial period, you begin paying both the principal and interest, resulting in higher monthly payments.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tagged With: Financial Stability, Interest-Only Mortgages, Mortgage

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