Best mortgages for multi-generational families

February 24, 2018 in About Mortgages Buying a home Mortgage Strategy

Buying a home with family members can be a challenge. But mortgages for multi-generational families can make it easier.

How much do you need to know about mortgages to get one?

February 20, 2018 in About Mortgages Buying a home Homeownership Topics Mortgage Products Mortgage Rates Mortgage Strategy Uncategorized

You don’t need to be an expert to negotiate a great mortgage. It only takes a few minutes if you follow these simple tips.

What mortgage rate history can tell us about the future

February 15, 2018 in About Mortgages Economic News Essential Mortgage Miscellany Federal Reserve First-Time Home Buyers Forecasts Homeownership Topics Mortgage Rates Mortgage Strategy Real Estate Refinance Uncategorized

How useful is mortgage rate history? Mortgage rate history may sound a pretty boring topic. Indeed, you may subscribe to the Henry Ford school, which believes that all history is bunk. However, knowing how mortgage rates behaved in the past can help you understand what might happen to them in the future. That knowledge could […]

Tips for landlords: why landlords should consider a blanket mortgage

February 12, 2018 in About Mortgages Essential Mortgage Miscellany Mortgage Products Mortgage Strategy Real Estate Uncategorized

A mortgage for residential landlords Are you unfamiliar with the term “blanket mortgage?” Don’t worry. Plenty of professionals in the financial sector have never been near one. And they know little more about them than you do. But if you invest in real estate — perhaps as a residential landlord — you may find a blanket mortgage […]

Buying a home mortgage after bankruptcy foreclosure

Mortgage after bankruptcy: How soon can you buy a home?

February 4, 2018 in Mortgage Strategy

Getting approved for a new mortgage after bankruptcy can happen in as little as one year.

Will Your HELOC Payment Skyrocket In 2018?

January 16, 2018 in Mortgage Strategy

Second mortgage payment can increase when the loan “resets,” or enters its full repayment period. Create an exit strategy before your payments rise.

Should I Refinance? – Reduce Your Interest Rate With 2018‘s Low Rates

January 15, 2018 in Mortgage Strategy

“Should I refinance my mortgage?” An analytical look at reasons to refinance, plus how to lock today’s mortgage rates with no closing costs.

How To Refinance Your Second Home : 2018 Guidelines, Rates, & Cash-Out Rules

January 9, 2018 in Cash Out Refinance Mortgage Strategy

Owners of vacation homes are discovering low rates and easier qualification standards for second home refinances. Get cash out, lower your rate, and make your vacation residence more affordable.

state down payment assistance tax deduction

Your state may let you deduct savings for down payments

January 3, 2018 in About Mortgages Buying a home Essential Mortgage Miscellany FHA Home Buying Homeownership Topics Mortgage Strategy Real Estate Renters

Some states help with homeownership There is a small but growing number of states that are using their tax systems to encourage would-be homeowners to save for their down payments. Is yours one of those that allow you to make deductions? And how much help might you get? Read on to find out. Down payments […]

Home loans for staff and travel nurses 2018: Get approved despite variable pay, non-taxable income & employment gaps

December 31, 2017 in About Mortgages Buying a home Mortgage Strategy

Nurses often have outside-the-box pay structures and employment situations, and it’s hard to get approved for a mortgage. Proven strategies to help RNs get a home loan.

Complete guide to buying rental property

December 17, 2017 in Mortgage Strategy Real Estate Tax Law For Mortgages

Buying rental property is different from purchasing your “dream home.” Because while a dream home includes personal preferences, a rental is all about the money. Here’s what you need to know.

Leaving A Spouse Off The Mortgage Application

Buying without your credit-challenged spouse

December 11, 2017 in Mortgage Strategy

Lenders do not require couples to be on the mortgage together. A spouse with lower credit can be removed from the application to help the other qualify.

Self-employed mortgage borrower? Here are the rules

November 24, 2017 in Mortgage Strategy

If you’re self-employed, mortgage approval can be harder to get. But it’s easier than it used to be. lenders are loosening up, and that’s good news for self-employed mortgage borrowers.

Warrantable & non-warrantable condo mortgage rules updated

November 7, 2017 in Mortgage Strategy

Demand for condos is increasing nationwide and getting approved for a mortgage just got a little easier. How to qualify, plus access to today’s rates.

New mortgage rules exclude certain credit card debt from a borrower's DTI

This credit card rule makes mortgage qualification easier

November 3, 2017 in Mortgage Strategy

A change in the way credit card debt is calculated makes it easier for to get mortgage-qualified. Read more about the change and see today’s live mortgage rates.

How to avoid making a contingent offer on a home

November 2, 2017 in Mortgage Strategy

You don’t always have to sell your house before buying another. Today’s housing and mortgage markets offer options for a relaxed housing transition.

Before making a 20 percent mortgage down payment, read this

October 26, 2017 in Mortgage Strategy

Making a large down payment is not the conservative investment you believe it is. The risks of putting 20% down on a home are real. Know what you should do.

How to remove your ex from the mortgage

October 14, 2017 in About Mortgages Mortgage Strategy Refinance

It’s not always easy to remove your ex from the mortgage, but it’s possible. Here are several strategies you can try.

The 80/10/10 piggyback mortgage is often cheapest

October 9, 2017 in Mortgage Strategy

The 80/10/10 mortgage is widely-available and buyers are using it to avoid PMI; and, to buy homes more cheaply. More on the program plus today’s live rates.

Use Part-Time Income To Qualify For A Mortgage

Mortgage qualifying for part-time workers

October 5, 2017 in Mortgage Strategy

Home buyers can qualify for a mortgage even without a full-time position. Part-time workers with one or two jobs can apply and receive a mortgage approval.

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