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What Do You Need To Know About Home Improvement Loans?

October 27, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Do you want to make some improvements to your house? A home improvement is a great way to make your home more functional, and it could also add value to your home. At the same time, performing a home improvement project can be expensive, and that is where a home improvement loan can be helpful. What do you need to know about them?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: HELOC, Home Improvements, Mortgage

Amortization: What You Need To Know About How Your Loan Is Paid Off

October 26, 2022 by Robby Oakes

This is called an amortization schedule, and it is typically designed in such a way that your last payment pays off your loan down to the penny. How does this impact the life of your loan?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Amortization, Loan Payment, Mortgage

What Do First-Time Homebuyers Need To Know?

October 25, 2022 by Robby Oakes

If you are purchasing a house for the first time, you are probably excited to imagine what your life might look like in a bunch of different houses. At the same time, the process can be a bit overwhelming.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: First Time Buyer, Mortgage, New Home

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 24, 2022

October 24, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reporting included readings from the National Association of Home Builders on national and regional U.S. housing markets. The National Association of Realtors(R) reported on sales of previously-owned homes, and the Commerce Department released readings on building permits issued and housing starts. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Financial Report, Jobless Claims

Refinancing A Mortgage: How Does This Work?

October 21, 2022 by Robby Oakes

If your financial situation has changed, you might be interested in refinancing your mortgage. In general, refinancing means that you will replace your current mortgage with a new one.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Mortgage Payment, Refinance

What To Know About Flood Insurance

October 20, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Flooding can happen in any location at any time. Even though many people associate floods with coastal properties, flooding can take place inland as well

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Flood, Flood Insurance, Insurance

The Top Tips To Get Your Offer Accepted

October 19, 2022 by Robby Oakes

The housing market today is very competitive, and you might be wondering how you can get your offer accepted. If the seller has multiple offers on the table, it can be a bit of a challenge.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Tips, New Home, Purchase Offer

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 17, 2022

October 17, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reporting included readings on month-to-month and year-over-year inflation and the minutes of the most recent meeting of the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee. The University of Michigan published its preliminary consumer sentiment reading and weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Financial Report, Jobless Claims

A Non-QM Mortgage: What Does This Mean?

October 14, 2022 by Robby Oakes

If you are interested in purchasing a house, you need to review all of the offers available. The vast majority of loan officers are going to talk about something called qualifying mortgages, which is usually shortened to QM.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Non-QM, Self Employed

Finding The Best Mortgage Deal: What To Do

October 13, 2022 by Robby Oakes

You have worked hard for your money, and you probably want to save as much of it as you possibly can. That means you need to find the best possible mortgage deal you can.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Mortgage Fees, Mortgage Rates

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