Buying a home is a thrilling time in a person’s life, but it’s not a situation you want to jump into without preparation, particularly if you have debt. If you’re planning to buy a home within the next year, there are steps you can take to better your position and make you eligible for better loans at lower rates. Use …
What You Should Know About Home Renovation Loans
Maybe you’ve recently purchased a fixer-upper and you’re ready to turn it into your dream home. Or, perhaps you purchased your dream home years ago and over time it has turned into somewhat of a fixer-upper. Regardless of the reason for your repairs, you may find yourself needing a home renovation loan to complete the work. Renovation loans can come …
Know Your Acronyms!
We all do it within our own industries – we toss acronyms around in written and verbal communication as if everyone will be familiar with their meaning. And just like in your area of expertise, you will see acronyms all over the place in the real estate world. Some of them have become common knowledge, while others may be confusing …
Breaking Down Closing Costs
You know before you get very far into the house-hunting process that there will be closing costs when you purchase a new home. You will hear them discussed by your mortgage originator, real estate agent, and likely many of the people you discuss your home buying process with. But do you know what the fees actually are? We’re here to …
2.9% Mortgage Rates? It’s Possible Says Fannie Mae
According to a recent article released by the National Association of Realtors, mortgage rates could continue tumbling over the next year and eventually reach all-time lows. In fact, in Fannie Mae’s Housing Forecast report, economists predict that the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for 2020 will fall to 3%, and then possibly go even lower to 2.9% by 2021. This means …
Mortgage Assistance for Those Affected by Coronavirus
According to a recent article printed in Realtor Magazine, “borrowers who are unable to make their monthly mortgage payments due to COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, have options to postpone payments.” The move has been made by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which is offering forbearance options to those who are affected by the virus that is continuing to …