This post discusses down payments; and, is part of a four-part series meant to help first-time home buyers buy their first home, and get approved for their first mortgage. Continue reading
Préstamo convencional con 3% de pago inicial disponible a través de Fannie Mae y Freddie Mac
14
Feb
Lea aquí las preguntas y respuestas completas sobre el nuevo Programa Conventional 97. Esta publicación permanecerá activa con fines de archivo. Para los compradores de viviendas actuales, existe una gran combinación de hipotecas bajas y sin pago inicial para elegir. Fannie Mae y Freddie Mac ofrecen una hipoteca básica con 5% de pago inicial. El […]
What is a mortgage refinance, and how does refinancing work?
14
Feb
How to refinance a mortgage, plus explanations of “special” programs such as HARP, FHA Streamline Refinance, VA IRRRL. Get today’s rates which are below four percent for many U.S. borrowers. Continue reading
Freddie Mac: Mortgage Rate Win Streak Hits 6 Weeks
14
Feb
2016 mortgage rates are defying expert predictions. Instead of rising toward 5%, rates are dropping — big time. Analysis and access to quick, live quotes. Continue reading
The Falling Cost Of U.S. Homeownership
14
Feb
Homeowners are paying 16% less mortgage interest as compared to just 6 weeks ago. It’s allowing them to build equity faster and, therefore, personal wealth. Continue reading
How to buy a house with $0 down in 2022: First time buyer
14
Feb
An updated list of low- and no-downpayment mortgages available to today’s home buyers. Updated for 2016. Includes access to today’s live mortgage rates. Continue reading
Today’s Mortgage Rates Analysis
14
Feb
Current mortgage rates and mortgage market movement. Today’s mortgage rates and mortgage news. Live rate quotes available. News and data provided by MBSQuoteline, a real-time mortgage market data service available to loan officers, real estate agents, and other finance professionals. Continue reading
Consumers Keep Getting It Wrong About Mortgage Rates
14
Feb
Fannie Mae survey shows that consumers expect mortgage rates to be higher in 2016 — but that’s what they say EVERY year. Are consumers finally right? Will mortgage rates finally go higher? Continue reading
FHA mortgage insurance removal: Get rid of PMI or MIP
14
Feb
How FHA mortgage insurance premiums work, and how to cancel your monthly MIP. With the right steps, eliminate FHA MIP in 30 days or fewer. Continue reading
5 Nosy Questions To Expect From Your Mortgage Lender
14
Feb
Your mortgage lender is going to ask a lot of questions as part of its home loan application. Some of the questions might seem nosy — and downright rude. Continue reading
