About MortgagesJuly 28, 20165 Things To Know About Mortgages When You Buy A HomeNervous about getting a mortgage? You're not alone. For some, applying for a mortgage is as stressful as seeing the dentist. It doesn't have to be that way.
About MortgagesJuly 28, 2016Is It Better To Rent Than To Buy A Home?Should you rent a home, or buy one? With mortgage rates low, the argument to "buy" is strong. But what are the risks? Read more, and get today's rates.
About MortgagesJuly 17, 2016Buying A Home With A Boyfriend, Girlfriend, Partner, Or FriendImportant advice for buying a home with a boyfriend, girlfriend, or partner. Read more and get today's live mortgage rates.
About MortgagesJuly 12, 2016Survey: 5 In 10 Millennials Still Consider Downpayment A BarrierA mortgage downpayment doesn't need to be a hard stop for today's buyer. Follow these loan program and saving strategies.
About MortgagesJune 24, 2016What Is A Mortgage Loan & Ways To Get ApprovedBrief, simple-to-understand explanation of a mortgage and how to get approved. Real-life examples included, plus access to instant rate quotes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
About MortgagesMay 13, 2016Mortgage Approval When Your Business Doesn’t Look Good On PaperYour self-employed business might be doing well, but it should look good on paper too. Overcome four common mortgage approval challenges.
Celebrity Real EstateApril 28, 2016The Affordability Of Your Favorite 80s And 90s TV HomesSitcoms of the 80s and 90s tried to portray realism, but that didn't stop producers from putting their characters in homes they couldn't afford.
Celebrity Real EstateApril 28, 2016Zooey Deschanel’s $36k-Per-Month “Affordable” MortgageZooey Deschanel could easily afford the mortgage on her $4.5 million property, if she opted to finance it at all.
About MortgagesApril 27, 2016Could TV Characters Actually Afford Their Fictional Homes?Hollywood often overestimates how much home its characters can afford. Find out which characters would qualify for a mortgage on their fictional home.
Celebrity Real EstateApril 22, 2016Try To Guess The Mortgage Payment On J. Law’s $7 Million MansionHere’s a look at how Jennifer Lawrence might have financed her recent home purchase, and how much she might pay each month given today's mortgage rates.
About MortgagesMarch 28, 2016Qualifying For A Mortgage: What Mortgage Lenders Don’t ConsiderAs an applicant, qualifying for a mortgage can be an unnerving experience. Home lenders seem to probe every corner of your life. What are they looking for?
About MortgagesNovember 25, 20152016 Mortgage Loan Limits For Conforming Loans Now AvailableFannie Mae and Freddie Mac released conforming loan limits for 2016, by county. A lookup chart by U.S. county, plus analysis and live mortgage rate quotes.
About MortgagesSeptember 29, 2015How REALTORS® Can Comply With TRID, The “Know Before You Owe” RuleWith TRID rules requiring buyers to wait 3 days between receiving a final closing cost statement and going to closing, how to avoid unnecessary delays.
About MortgagesSeptember 3, 2015“Team Players” Close Their Mortgage Loans FasterTreat your mortgage approval like a job, and be good to your team. Tips on playing well with others to get to closing faster. Practical advice you can use.