Mortgage StrategyJune 23, 2016Your Next Steps When Turned Down For A MortgageA mortgage denial shouldn't be the end of your home buying or refinance aspirations. Sometimes a simple and obvious fix gets you approved.
Mortgage StrategyJune 21, 2016Buy A Home, Convert Your Former Home To A RentalBuying a home and converting your former home to a rental property? Your lender is likely to flag you for fraud -- unless you follow these steps.
UncategorizedJune 20, 2016Co-Signing A Mortgage Loan : Instructions, Plus Tips To Protect Borrowers And Co-Borrowers/VIDEO/ Learn the proper way to co-sign a mortgage. Protect yourself and your co-borrower(s). Instructions, and today's live mortgage rates.
Mortgage StrategyJune 20, 2016Picking Your “Best” Mortgage: FHA, VA, Conventional, USDA, & JumboToday's mortgage borrower has more choices than during any time in the last 10 years. FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional, Jumbo, & HELOC-- analysis and live rates.
FHA RefinanceJune 20, 2016FHA Streamline Rates Hit The Low 3s; Refinance Activity Up 205%FHA streamline rates are dropping and can now be had in the low 3s. Homeowners are capturing lower payments at record levels.
About MortgagesJune 20, 2016No, You Don’t Actually “Skip” A Mortgage Payment When You RefinanceHow to refinance your mortgage, and why you don't get to "skip" a payment as part of the process. Review loan options and get a complimentary rate quote.
Mortgage StrategyJune 18, 2016With Rates In The 3s, Post-Bankruptcy Applicants Are Asking When They Can Buy AgainA complete guide to buying a home after a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Waiting periods may not be as long as you think.
VA LoansJune 17, 2016Using VA Loans For Rental Properties, Condos, And MoreA VA loan can be used to finance most U.S. property types including condos, multi-unit homes, and rentals. Read more about the VA program and get today's live mortgage rates.
Mortgage RatesJune 13, 2016Mortgage Rate Forecast For The Last Half Of 2016Mortgage rates have defied expectations thus far into 2016. What will the back half of the year hold for rates?
FICO & Credit ScoresJune 9, 2016How To Boost Your FICO Score Before Buying Your Next HomeTake steps to boost your FICO score before applying for your next mortgage. Better scores mean lower mortgage rates and better terms. Today's rates, too.
Mortgage StrategyJune 7, 2016Is PMI Bad? No. Here Are The “Silent” Benefits Of Mortgage InsurancePMI offers protections for the homeowner, not just the lender. Most buyers have never heard of these two benefits that are directed at the consumer.
Conventional LoansJune 6, 20164 conventional loans with low down paymentsWhen you want to make a low down payment, conventional mortgages can be less expensive and easier to access than FHA, VA, or USDA loans.
Mortgage StrategyJune 4, 20165 Hard-Hitting Mortgage Strategies For Self-Employed ApplicantsLow mortgage rates and favorable terms are just as available to self-employed mortgage applicants. Five sure-fire best practices will help you get approved.
About MortgagesMay 31, 201610 Ways To Qualify For A Mortgage (Even If You Think You Can’t)Application "strong points," called compensating factors, can get you approved for a mortgage, even when it seems unlikely.
About MortgagesMay 31, 20165 Nosy Questions To Expect From Your Mortgage LenderYour 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.
About MortgagesMay 31, 2016Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Is Neither “Good” Nor “Bad”Not sure whether you want to put 20% down on a home? It's okay if you don't. Frank talk about private mortgage insurance (PMI) and how it can help you buy.
Mortgage ProductsMay 28, 2016Your Job Could Give You Access To Better Mortgage ProgramsThese programs can help certain professionals overcome home buying challenges that relate to their line of work.
About MortgagesMay 26, 20168 Ways To Get A Mortgage Approved (And Not Mess It Up)It's easier than ever to get a mortgage loan approved, but certain behaviors can ruin your loan-in-process. A detailed list, plus access to today's rates.
Mortgage RatesMay 16, 20162016 Housing: The Falling Costs Of Owning A HomeMortgage 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.
Real Estate NewsMay 14, 2016$165,000 To Move. $165,000 To Remodel. Choose WiselySelling a home and buying another comes with significant costs. Would it be better to build an addition onto your home?
