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How to Unlock Your Home’s Equity with a Cash-Out Refinance

July 31, 2024 by Robby Oakes

As a homeowner, you might be sitting on a valuable asset without even realizing it–your home equity. Tapping into this equity through a cash-out refinance can open up financial opportunities you hadn’t considered. Here’s how you can unlock your home’s equity with a cash-out refinance and what you need to know before diving in.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Cash Out Refinance, Financial Freedom, Home Equity

How to Leverage Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Loans for Your Home Purchase

July 30, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Purchasing a home is a significant milestone, but the process can be intimidating, especially when it comes to saving for a down payment. Fortunately, Down Payment Assistance (DPA) loans offer a solution that can make homeownership more accessible.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Down Payment Assistance, Home Buying, Home Ownership

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 29th, 2024

July 29, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Following the release of the PCE Index figures, which the Federal Reserve prefers as its key inflation metric, the data indicates a slight increase in inflation for the third quarter. Nonetheless, market sentiment remains unchanged, and the prediction that the Federal Reserve is on track to implement rate cuts this year holds firm. Saddled along with the PCE Index, we also have the Personal Income & Spending reports which have indicated the economy is still expanding, and the GDP estimates have also corroborated the reports with their own solid pre-release numbers.

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

What’s Changed in the Industry? The Post-COVID Mortgage Landscape

July 26, 2024 by Robby Oakes

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped many industries, and the mortgage sector was no exception. As we move further away from the pandemic, the mortgage industry continues to adapt, reflecting new economic realities, regulatory changes, and shifts in consumer behavior.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: HomeBuying, Mortgage Industry, Post COVID

Fixed vs. Graduated vs. Interest-Only Mortgage Amortization

July 25, 2024 by Robby Oakes

When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical decisions is choosing the right amortization schedule. This choice significantly impacts your monthly payments and the total interest you’ll pay over the life of the loan.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Fixed Rate Mortgage, Graduated Mortgage, Interest Only Mortgage

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