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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

Exploring the HECM Reverse Mortgage Program for Seniors

April 2, 2024 by Robby Oakes

For many seniors, home equity represents a substantial portion of their wealth. However, accessing this equity while maintaining homeownership can be challenging. This is where Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), commonly known as a reverse mortgage, emerges as a potential solution.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: HECM, Mortgage, Reverse Mortgage

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 1st, 2024

April 1, 2024 by Robby Oakes

As expected from the prior inflation reports with CPI and PPI, the PCE index had also shown the same corollary among its data points, reporting a higher than expected increase for the month of February across all products.

In addition, the Chicago PMI had shown a declining trend of activity among businesses for the 6th week in a row. All this points to that there might be a case for the Federal Reserve to continue holding rates in the next rate decision coming up in the summer of 2024. There has been much speculation that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting rates at this time; however this is evidence of the contrary.

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

A Consumer Guide To Second Mortgages

March 29, 2024 by Robby Oakes

In the realm of personal finance, the term “second mortgage” often emerges as a solution for homeowners seeking additional funds. But what exactly are second mortgages, and how do they work? Join us as we embark on a journey to unravel the basics of second mortgages, helping you make informed decisions about your financial future.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage, Mortgage Options, Second Mortgages

How to Evaluate Property Taxes and What You Need to Know Before You Buy

March 28, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Retirement is a significant milestone in one’s life, symbolizing the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.

Filed Under: Taxes Tagged With: Homeowner Tips, New Home, Propoerty Taxes

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