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June 22, 2017
The mortgage down payment wedding gift is trendy, but is it tacky? Learn how to deal with gifts and your mortgage loan. There are hoops to jump through.
June 21, 2017
What is a portfolio mortgage? It's a loan that the lender doesn't sell to investors. Instead, it keeps the loan on its own books. That means the lender can make its own rules, and be creative about its products.
June 21, 2017
Home supply is tight, and homes are selling fast. Mortgage rates are favorable. Is it time to enter the market?
June 21, 2017
It pays to be a veteran. Using VA Benefits and the G.I. Bill, military borrowers get access to lower rates than the general U.S. population.
June 21, 2017
Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.
June 21, 2017
Current mortgage rates and mortgage market movement. Today's mortgage rates and mortgage news. Live rate quotes available. News and data provided by MBSQuoteline, a real-time mortgage market data service available to loan officers, real estate agents, and other finance professionals.
June 20, 2017
Mortgages are on their way to being 100% paper-free. Consumers are loving new processes put in place by the nation's largest lending agencies.
June 20, 2017
Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.
June 20, 2017
New construction is showing signs of weakness after the third straight month of declines. Are deals about to re-appear in the marketplace?
June 20, 2017
A conventional refinance can lower your rate, pay off any loan, remove mortgage insurance, and more. Conventional refinance guidelines and rates for 2017.
June 19, 2017
Shopping for a new construction home? Read this before using the home builder's preferred lender.
June 19, 2017
You can reduce or even eliminate your out-of-pocket closing costs if you can convince the seller to pay them.
June 19, 2017
Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.
June 19, 2017
VA loans offer benefits unmatched by conventional and FHA financing, plus the program provides extra low mortgage rates to eligible military borrowers.
June 19, 2017
Home values are rising, and homeowners are no longer sitting on their equity. Four cash-out options are helping owners accomplish financial goals.
June 18, 2017
Gen X buys more homes than any other. They are established and in a good position to get the best home loans. Here's what you need to know about these loans.
June 17, 2017
How much can I borrow? Home affordability is one of the first issues you'll address. Find out how much you can borrow when you buy a home.
June 17, 2017
Just about anyone can get a low rate in today’s market. But that's no excuse to leave money on the refinance table.
June 16, 2017
Is the military loan from the VA better than FHA mortgage financing? usually. here's what you need to know about this valuable benefit.
June 16, 2017
Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.
Most Popular Posts
October 8, 2015
U.S. homeowners are eligible for tax credits and tax deductions from the IRS. Maximize your tax return claims. Complimentary mortgage rate quotes available. Updated for 2015.
January 28, 2017
Credit score requirements are dropping for the FHA mortgage. Analysis and effect on U.S. home buyers, plus today's live FHA mortgage rates.
January 19, 2016
About the Fannie Mae HomePath Mortgage program plus details for getting approved. Read more about HomePath. Get today's live mortgage rates.
March 11, 2016
The waiting period before you can make a mortgage application after a "significant derogatory event" has been cut by half. Get more on Fannie Mae's update.
March 11, 2016
The waiting period before you can make a mortgage application after a "significant derogatory event" has been cut by half. Get more on Fannie Mae's update.
February 1, 2016
Experts said mortgage rates would over 4.5% by now. They're not. They're in the 3s. What will happen in February, though? Is now the time to lock?
June 13, 2017
Step-by-step instructions for accepting a cash downpayment gift on a home, including a ready-to-use gift letter template.
January 26, 2015
For 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.
November 9, 2015
You'll need a good FICO to access today's best mortgage rates. How to shop for a loan and get your credit pulled without lowering your overall credit score.
April 8, 2015
Fannie Mae's Conventional 97 mortgage program is official. Just 3% down and ultra-low mortgage insurance rates. Easy-to-follow guidelines.
September 9, 2016
Another low-downpayment option is available to today's home buyers. The 97% LTV program can be used to refinance, too. Q&A plus access to live rate quotes.
May 12, 2017
About the bi-weekly mortgage payment program, and whether it's an effective way to own your home faster. Analysis, plus today's live mortgage rates.
June 7, 2017
Learn how to calculate your loan-to-value (LTV) and see what mortgage programs may be available to you. Mortgage rates available, too.
January 2, 2017
Defining "residual income" for VA borrowers, and listing requirements by state and by size of your family. Analysis, plus live VA rate quotes which are typically 25 basis points (0.25%) or more below comparable conventional rates.
May 26, 2016
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.
July 31, 2016
Mortgage borrowers make the same common mistakes which increase their mortgage closing costs. How to make better choices for your purchase or refinance home loan.
January 17, 2017
About the USDA Rural Housing Program (Section 502), including household income limits for 2017. Lookup table by county, plus mortgage rates.
September 7, 2016
Details on mortgage discount points. How they work and what they cost. Compare today's discount points and get today's live mortgage rates.
April 12, 2017
You don't need to make a 20% downpayment to purchase a home. Review popular low- and no-downpayment mortgage programs and get a complimentary mortgage rate quote.
March 10, 2017
A step-by-step, non-biased walkthrough of today's home buying process. Read more, plus get access to today's live mortgage rates which are currently near their lowest of all-time.
March 5, 2014
You don't need a 20% downpayment to buy a home. Mortgage guidelines are loosening and mortgage rates are low. Read more and get today's rates.
