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Does My Current Debt Affect Getting A New Mortgage?

June 1, 2023 by Robby Oakes

It’s important to manage your debt carefully and maintain a good credit score if you’re planning to apply for a new mortgage. By evaluating the following and staying on track, you can ensure that you’re ready for the financial responsibilities of a mortgage and can make an informed decision about homeownership.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Credit Score, Debt to Income, Mortgage

An Overview Of Mortgage Points

May 31, 2023 by Robby Oakes

There are two types of mortgage points: discount points and origination points. Discount points are used to buy down the interest rate on the loan, while origination points are used to cover the lender’s administrative costs.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 30, 2023

May 30, 2023 by Robby Oakes

Homeowners weren’t in a hurry to sell their homes due to the low mortgage rates they obtained during the pandemic. Current mortgage rates are higher than pandemic-era rates, which influenced homeowners to stay in their homes and keep their lower existing mortgage rates.

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

Understanding the Basic Interest Rates Difference Between Fixed and Variable

May 26, 2023 by Robby Oakes

Home loans are available in an assortment of lending packages, but the big difference that consumers need to pay attention to at a minimum is how the interest charge is calculated. Interest is the margin that represents the profit and risk offset for a lender financing a consumer’s home purchase.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Fixed, Interest Rates, Mortgage

What is the Difference Between a Reverse Mortgage and a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage?

May 25, 2023 by Robby Oakes

A reverse mortgage and a home. equity conversion mortgages (HECM) are both types of loan products that allow homeowners to tap into the equity they have built up in their homes. However, there are some important differences between the two.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Equity, Mortgage, Reverse Mortgage

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