What Do You Need To Know About Buying & Selling During The Pandemic?
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For those who are thinking about buying or selling a home during the pandemic, they may feel like this is a difficult task. Even though it is true that this is going to be a challenge, people are able to increase their success rate by adapting to a new environment. When it comes to buying or sell...
Should I Shorten My Mortgage Term, Important Factors To Consider
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When you first bought your home a few years ago, perhaps you started off with a 30 year mortgage. Now, you are considering refinancing and changing it to a 20 year or even a 15 year mortgage.Shortening your mortgage term and refinancing can be a smart financial move, but before you make this deci...
3 Questions Your Mortgage Lender Will Ask You – and How to Prepare
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Before approving a mortgage, your lender is going to have to do his due diligence to ensure that you can afford a loan large enough to pay for a house. That means your lender will be asking you several questions about whether or not you can afford a mortgage.Here’s how you can prepare to answer t...
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 17, 2020
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Last week’s scheduled economic news included readings on inflation and retail sales. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and new and continuing jobless claims were also released. In other news, the FHFA announced an increase in fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for home loan refinance tran...
Houseplants are great for decorating. They can brighten up any room. Plus, houseplants can increase the air quality in a room. That makes you happier, healthier and reduces stress.Speaking of stress, these plants won’t create any at all. All of the plants on this list are great at producing oxyge...
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 10, 2020
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Economic readings released last week included construction spending, public and private-sector job growth, and government reports on initial and continuing jobless claims. Freddie Mac also released its weekly report on average mortgage rates.Construction Spending Falls in JuneCommerce Department ...
Comparing An Online And Offline Home Loan Application
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The internet has changed how many people shop for a home and one of the most important issues that people will face is whether to fill out a home loan application online or offline.While there is something to be said for going to the loan officer in person and filling out the application with the...
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 3, 2020
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Last week’s economic reports included readings from Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, data on pending home sales, and the consumer sentiment index released by the University of Michigan. The Federal Reserve released a statement from its Federal Open Market Committee and Fed Chair Jerome Powell gav...
3 Ways Your Credit Affects Your Mortgage & Your Chance of Getting One!
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If you’re thinking of buying a home, you’ve probably been thinking a lot about your credit score as well. Credit scores control so much of what we do in the world of finances, but what does your credit score really have to do with your mortgage? Here are three ways that your credit score could im...
Activities To Do Outside While Adhering Social Distancing
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The era of social distancing has impacted everyone and this has left people wondering how they are going to maintain control over their sanity. The positive news is that social distancing doesn’t mean that people have to stay inside at all times.There are still ways to go outside and remain socia...
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 27, 2020
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Last week’s economic reporting included readings on sales of new and previously owned homes. State and federal data on new and continuing jobless claims were released along with Freddie Mac’s weekly report on mortgage rates.Sales of New and Existing Homes Rise in JuneSales of new homes rose at th...
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 20, 2020
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Last week’s economic reports included readings from the National Association of Home Builders on housing markets along with Commerce Department data on housing starts and building permits issued. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and unemployment claims were also released.NAHB: Builder Confidence...
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 13, 2020
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Last week’s scheduled economic news included readings on consumer credit, job openings, jobless claims, and mortgage rates.Consumer Borrowing Declined at Slower Pace in MayAccording to Federal Reserve data, consumer borrowing fell at a slower annual pace of -5.30 percent in May as compared to Apr...
Five Tips to Help Ensure Your Mortgage is Paid On-Time, Every Time
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Homeowners who are struggling to make their monthly mortgage payments can make it easier on themselves by cutting costs in other areas. Learning how to budget effectively will likely enable homeowners to pay their mortgage payments on-time, every time. Here are five of the best budget tips:Conser...
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 6, 2020
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Last week’s scheduled economic reports included readings on pending home sales, Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, and labor sector reports on private and public-sector job growth. Data on construction spending was also released. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also releas...
Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Holds Steady In April
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Case-Shiller’s National Home Price Index showed little change in April as home prices rose by 0.10 percent to a year-over-year average of 4.70 percent. The 20-City Home Price Index showed corresponding home price growth of 0.10 percent to 4.00 percent year-over-year.Ongoing influences on home pri...
A Breakdown – The Difference Between FHA, VA and USDA Mortgages
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Are you thinking about using mortgage financing to buy a new home? If so, you’ve likely heard about mortgage insurance policies requirements and you may be wondering how they will affect you. In today’s blog post we’ll explore mortgage insurance and explain the difference between conventional, FH...
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 29, 2020
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Last week’s scheduled economic news included readings on sales of new and pre-owned homes and reports on inflation. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and new and continuing jobless claims were also released.Home Sales Results Mixed for MayThe National Association of Realtors® reported fewer sales ...
A Guide To Everything Regarding Instant Pre Approved Home Loans
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There are many people who set buying a home as one of their major life goals. There is a lot that comes with owning a home including a major investment opportunity, a sense of stability, and a feeling of pride; however, homes are also expensive. It can be challenging to find a home loan.A traditi...
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 22, 2020
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Last week’s scheduled economic reporting included readings on U.S. Housing markets, housing starts, and building permits issued. Weekly reports on new and continuing jobless claims and mortgage rates were also released.NAHB: Builder Confidence in Housing Market Recovers in JuneAnalysts cited slim...
The cost of living in America varies widely in different parts of the country. In general, it is less expensive to live in the country than in the cities.However, there are many cities where the cost of living is modest compared to others where the money needed to live there is outrageous in comp...
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 15, 2020
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Last week’s economic reporting included readings on inflation, the post-meeting statement from the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee, and consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.Inflation Ticks Up in MayMay’s Consumer Price Index moved from Ap...