FHA Home BuyingJuly 13, 2015“Effective” FHA Mortgage Rates Drop; FHA Loans Even CheaperThe monthly cost of an FHA loan continues to move lower. What to know about FHA home loans, plus access to today's live FHA mortgage rates which are now near all-time lows.
Mortgage RatesJuly 8, 2015NYSE Outage, Greece, & China Drop Mortgage Rates To New LowsMortgage rates are dropping quickly, affected by news on all fronts. China, Greece, jobs... even the NYSE outage has played a role. Today's new rates are now the lowest in 6 weeks.
About MortgagesJuly 7, 2015Reverse Mortgages Are Now Newer, Safer, & BetterReverse mortgages are available to individuals 62 or older who own their home, and they're safer and better than ever. Read about changes to the reverse mortgage program and why it may (finally) be a fit for your home.
Mortgage NewsJuly 1, 2015TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID) Changing The Way Homes Are BoughtThe new TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID) is changing the way homes are financed. Will the mandatory 3-day "waiting periods" affect your closing?
Mortgage StrategyJune 20, 20153 Things To Know Before You Start A Mortgage RefinanceWith current mortgage rates low, refinance activity is strong. Before you start your refi, make sure you cover your bases. Analysis, plus access to live rate quotes.
VA LoansJune 17, 2015How To Get Your VA Certificate Of Eligibility (COE)In order to be VA loan-approved, military borrowers must show a valid Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Get your COE instantly. Here's how to do it online.
Conforming MortgagesJune 17, 20152015 Conforming Mortgage Loan Limits For Loans Via Fannie Mae And Freddie MacFannie Mae and Freddie Mac set conforming loan limits for the country. The complete 2015 loan limits, plus a lookup chart by U.S. county. Analysis and live rates.
About MortgagesJune 14, 2015Simple Mortgage Definitions : Good Faith EstimateAbout the Good Faith Estimate (GFE), including how they work and how to use them. Use today's GFE to help compare rates among lenders. Get free rate quotes.
Mortgage RatesMay 26, 2015What Will Mortgage Rates Do Next? Analysis For June 2015.Is today a good day to lock a mortgage rate, or should you float your rate in hopes of something lower? Full analysis, plus a look at today's live rates.
Mortgage StrategyMay 11, 2015Current Mortgage Rates Lift Maximum Home Purchase Price By 11% From 2014Every 0.125% drop in current mortgage rates boosts purchasing buyer power 1.5 percent. Analysis and examples, plus access live quotes at today's rates at near their lowest levels of all-time.
VA LoansApril 26, 2015VA Loans: 10 Things To Know About The 100% Mortgage ProgramWhen home buyers discover they're VA loan-eligible, they want to know about how the program works. Important advice, plus live access to today's rates which are as much as 40 bps (0.40%) lower than comparable conventional rates.
Mortgage RatesApril 21, 2015How Today’s Mortgage Rates Might Soon Hit 2%A confluence of factors could soon lower today's conventional mortgage rates to the 2s. Analysis of the market plus access to live quotes at today's rates.
FICO & Credit ScoresApril 18, 2015What Makes Your FICO Credit Score Change Each Month?Keeping a decent credit score can help you get access to better, lower mortgage rates. Free advice to help you boost your credit scores quickly.
Mortgage StrategyApril 12, 2015Mortgage Rates Hit With A “Reverse-Bang”Current mortgage rates remain below 4 percent, with the Federal Reserve prepping to raise the Fed Funds Rate soon. Get today's live quotes with rates at the lowest of the year.
Conventional LoansApril 8, 2015Conventional Loan 3% Down Available Via Fannie Mae & Freddie MacFannie Mae's Conventional 97 mortgage program is official. Just 3% down and ultra-low mortgage insurance rates. Easy-to-follow guidelines.
Mortgage RatesMarch 29, 2015Beware: Today’s Mortgage Rates Subject To “Long Weekend” EffectFor the second time this year, mortgage rates have bounced off of a bottom. This week, because of jobs data, rates may rise from their current levels near 3.75%.
FHA Home BuyingFebruary 27, 2015How Much Can You Save With The New FHA MIP?The FHA lowered mortgage insurance premiums (FHA MIP) for the first time since 2001. How much will it save you? Analysis plus access to live mortgage rates.
Tax Law For MortgagesFebruary 15, 2015Get Tax Deductions For Owning A Home And Paying Your MortgageU.S. homeowners get access to a multitude of tax breaks and deductions. Read about them here, and get access to complimentary mortgage rate quotes.
About MortgagesFebruary 13, 2015Make Your Own Mortgage Calculator Using These Popular FormulasMake your own mortgage calculator for use with Microsoft Excel, Mac Numbers, or Google Docs using these built-in formulas, plus today's live mortgage rates.
FHA Home BuyingJanuary 26, 2015FHA Lowers Its Mortgage Insurance Premiums (MIP) For All New LoansFor the first time in more than a decade, the FHA has lowered its mortgage insurance premiums (MIP). Complete analysis and review, plus a complimentary FHA rate quote.