Mortgage Rates at Historic Lows If you took out a mortgage in 2018, now could be the right time to consider refinancing it, according to recent data from Black Knight. The property analytics firm's latest Mortgage Monitor Report reveals that today's prevailing…
How Do You Cancel Mortgage Insurance? Private mortgage insurance, or PMI for short, is a type of insurance that is generally required on a mortgage if you make a down-payment of less than 20% of the purchase price of your…
Conforming Mortgage Loan Limits Increased for 2019 Housing prices continue to rise The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced the maximum conforming mortgage loan limits for any mortgages backed and secured by Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FHMC).…
Correspondent Mortgage Lenders There are three different financial institutions that make mortgage loans: direct lenders, mortgage brokers, and correspondent mortgage lenders. All three can help you get a new mortgage, but how do they differ, and why does a correspondent…
For the week of September 19, 2016 – Vol. 14, Issue 38 >> Market Update QUOTE OF THE WEEK... "Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere" --Albert Einstein, German-born American theoretical physicist INFO THAT HITS…
For the week of February 22, 2016 – Vol. 14, Issue 8 >> Market Update QUOTE OF THE WEEK... "Money, if it does not bring you happiness, will at least help you be miserable in comfort." --Helen Gurley Brown, American author,…
Buying your first home can seem intimidating, overwhelming, exciting, and wonderful, but this guide book will help you learn how to do it.