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Understanding Mortgage Insurance and the Difference Between FHA, VA and USDA Mortgages

December 9, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Are you thinking about using mortgage financing to buy a new home? If so, you’ve likely heard about mortgage insurance policies requirements and you may be wondering how they will affect you. In today’s blog post we’ll explore mortgage insurance and explain the difference between conventional, FHA, VA and USDA mortgage insurance policies.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage Insurance, Mortgages

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 8, 2014

December 8, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports related to housing and mortgages were few, but construction spending, the Fed’s Beige Book report, non-farm payrolls and the national unemployment report indicated trends for the end of the year.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Freddie Mac, Market Outlook, The Federal Reserve

You Ask, We Answer: How to Choose Between Expanding Your Current Home and Buying a New One

December 5, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Let’s take a quick look at a few questions that will help you to determine whether buying a new home or expanding your current home is the best choice when you’re in need of some extra space.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Around The Home, Buying a Home, Upgrades and Renovations

Buying an Investment Property? Here’s How You Can Maximize Your Rental Revenue

December 4, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Whether you’re buying a ski-in/ski-out condo at your favorite resort or you’re thinking of picking up a small home in a busy tourist area, buying a property for short-term rental purposes can be an excellent investment that quickly begins to provide additional revenue.

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

Understanding the Difference Between a Mortgage Pre-qualification and a Pre-approval

December 3, 2014 by Robby Oakes

If you’re in the market for a new home and you’ve been researching mortgages, you’ve likely come across the terms “pre-qualification” and “pre-approval”. While these terms are self-explanatory in some circumstances, they are quite different in regards to mortgage financing. In today’s blog post we’ll explain the difference between a mortgage pre-qualification and a pre-approval.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, Mortgages and Credit

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