You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. Home buyers get helpful advice from lenders but, for some reason, so often they choose to ignore it. Continue reading
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RSS feed for this sectionThe Family Mortgage: Borrowing From Loved Ones Instead Of A Bank
Looking for the “best deal” on a home loan? The best place to look may be within your own family. Learn how to draft your own intra-family mortgage note. Continue reading
First Time Home Buyer : The Early-2017 Guide to Buying a Home
A step-by-step, non-biased walkthrough of today’s home buying process. Read more, plus get access to today’s live mortgage rates which are currently near their lowest of all-time. Continue reading
Mortgage Rates Unmoved By February Non-Farm Payrolls
The February Non-Farm Payrolls report beat expectations. Mortgage rates are unchanged. The Federal Reserve’s next move may be affected. Continue reading
Freddie Mac: Mortgage Payments Fall 4% For Today’s Home Buyers
Mortgage rates dropped again this week. What should you expect to pay for your mortgage, whether fixed-rate or ARM? Analysis & access to today’s live rates. Continue reading
Home Values Growing Faster For Condos Than Single-Family Homes
Is a better to buy a condo or a single-family, detached home? Recently, condos have held value better. Analysis of the condo market, plus live condo mortgage rates. Continue reading
Home Inspections: A Must For Every Home Buyer
When you buy a home, it’s more than just your right to commission a home inspection — it’s your best way to stave off buyer’s remorse. Protect yourself. Continue reading
7 questions everyone asks about the harp refinance program
The Home Affordable Refinance Program launched in 2009. Seven years later, homeowners still ask the same 7 questions. Get the straight scoop on HARP. Continue reading
Gift letter for mortgage: How to give or receive a down payment gift
Step-by-step instructions for accepting a cash downpayment gift on a home, including a ready-to-use gift letter template. Continue reading
Where Will Mortgage Rates Go After Friday’s Non-Farm Payrolls Report?
Non-Farm Payrolls releases Friday. Your mortgage rate quote is likely to change. More on the February jobs report and how it can affect your mortgage loan. Continue reading