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What Are The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Putting 20 Percent Down On A Home Purchase?

March 3, 2023 by Robby Oakes

Several generations ago, lenders required home buyers to have a 20 percent down payment in order to get a mortgage. While there were a few options out there for people who couldn’t save this substantial amount, the reality was that for the majority of people, the 20 percent down was a requirement.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Down Payment, Mortgage, Piggyback Loan

S&P Case-Shiller: December Home Price Growth Slows

March 2, 2023 by Robby Oakes

Home price growth slowed in December according to the S&P Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index. Year-over-year home prices rose by 4.6 percent in December as compared to November’s reading of 6.8 percent growth. Rising mortgage rates caused home prices to dip as potential buyers delayed home purchases and demand for homes fell.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Financial Report, Home Prices

The Top Benefits Of A Single Close Construction Loan

March 1, 2023 by Robby Oakes

If you are thinking about building your own home, you might be wondering how construction loans work. There are plenty of options available, but one of the most popular choices is a single-close construction loan.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Construction Loan, Interest Rates, Mortgage

Moving From An Apartment To A House? Here’s What You Need To Remember About Your Lease

February 28, 2023 by Robby Oakes

The major problem that the vast majority of buyers will run into – especially when purchasing their first home – has to do with a lease agreement that is still active with their apartment complex at the time of the purchase.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Landlord, Mortgage, Tenant

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 27, 2023

February 27, 2023 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reporting included readings on sales of previously-owned homes, the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s most recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting, and weekly readings on average mortgage rates and jobless claims.

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

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