By the time home buyers make it to the closing, it’s smooth sailing, right? Wrong. For home buyers, the adage “loose lips sink ships” is pretty spot-on as a best strategy…
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Want to buy a home but don’t have a ton of cash in the bank? You’re likely not alone. Trulia research shows that saving for a down payment is one of the biggest…
If you buy a house, a mortgage lender typically will ask if you’d like a 15-year mortgage rather than the standard and conventional 30-year loan. If you’re considering a 15-year…
Refinancing your mortgage can potentially save you thousands of dollars—especially if you refinance when rates are low. So, what’s holding you back? If you’re like many homeowners, you might have…
Are you ready to buy a house, but not sure exactly how to go about the process? Here, Realtor.com offers a handy checklist on how to prepare to buy a…
Why is the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage the go-to mortgage for most people? Affordability and predictability. Payments are made during a longer period of time (as opposed to a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage), so your monthly…
Freddie Mac’s most recent Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropping to a new 2017 low. “The 30-year mortgage rate fell 2 basis points to 3.88…
Sixty percent of consumers recently surveyed by the American Bankers Association (ABA) prefer to apply for a mortgage in person, despite the existence of technology that eliminates the need for…
Freddie Mac’s most recent Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows average mortgage rates increasing across the board for the first time in more than a month. “The 30-year mortgage rate rose…
Freddie Mac’s most recent Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fixed mortgage rate inching lower for the third consecutive week and setting a new low for the year. “In…
