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Looking Ahead in 2016: Mortgage Trends That May Affect You

February 4, 2016 by Robby Oakes

The housing market is in a constant state of flux, and with the changing shape of real estate there will most definitely be notable trends to watch out for in the next year. Whether you’re approaching the market with caution or are ready to dive in without worry, here are some things to watch out for in 2016.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Interest Rates, Mortgages

Understanding How Home Equity Works and Why Buying a Home Can Be Your Best Investment

February 3, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Whether you’ve never heard the phrase ‘home equity’ before or you have a little familiarity, here are the ins and out of what it means and how this asset can help your financial outlook.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Investing

Everything You Need to Know About Fannie Mae’s New Home Ready Mortgage

February 2, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Traditionally, getting a mortgage requires you to have a level of income appropriate to the size of home that you’re buying. But for a lot of low-income and minority borrowers, a simple measure of one person’s income isn’t an accurate measure of whether or not that person can afford a home.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Down Payments, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Feburary 1, 2016

February 1, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic events included S&P Case-Shiller’s home price indexes, reports on new and pending home sales and the Fed’s FOMC statement. The details:

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Case Shiller, FOMC, Freddie Mac, Market Outlook

Video: What Is “Prime”?

January 29, 2016 by Robby Oakes

What Is Prime? The Prime Lending Rate – sometimes just called “Prime” – is the interest rate that banks charge each other for overnight loans. Some consumer rates – like ARMs – are set in relation to Prime.

Filed Under: Mortagage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Tips, Video

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