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Interest Rates Are Dropping: Here’s What It Means for Your Loans and Savings

The Feds are anticipated to lower interest rates. Here is how lower rates could affect mortgage rates, credit cards, car loans, and savings.

How to Dodge the Top 3 Mortgage Blunders in Today’s Market

Don't fall for these 3 common mistakes in today's competitive market!

The Housing Market Shift You Didn't See Coming—Is Your Dream Home Finally Within Reach?

Are we moving towards a more balanced market? Here's what we're seeing --and it could be the perfect time to buy!

2025 Real Estate Forecast: The Surprising Truth About Buying Now!

Should you wait until 2025 to buy a home? Here's what experts are forecasting and these facts may surprise you!

Locking In Your Mortgage Rate: Why and When to Lock it

Can you benefit from locking in your mortgage rate? Here's what you need to know to make the best decision for your situation.

Understanding Inflation: What It Means for Homebuyers and Those Considering Refinancing

Inflation has been top of mind when it comes to housing affordability. Here's what you need to know about the latest data reports.

Recent College Grads

A stable employment history is a foundational principle to determine a borrower's ability to pay a mortgage.

Asset Depletion

Certain borrowers are asset rich without much documentable income. It can be the tendency for these borrowers to consider they have no mortgage options and can’t qualify for a loan due to this lack of income.

Supplemental Property Taxes

Supplemental property taxes are additional taxes that are levied on a property when it is sold or undergoes significant improvements

What Do I Do When My Loan Is Due?

An easy guide for Reverse Mortgage borrowers and their families.

Busting the Biggest Myths About Buying a Home in 2024

We're separating fact from fiction regarding the current housing market.

Is a Second Mortgage Right for You? The Benefits and Pitfalls Explained

A second mortgage is a loan secured by your home that allows you to tap into its equity, offering potential benefits like access to cash and lower interest rates, but also comes with risks such as increased debt and potential foreclosure.

Credit Requirements and LESA

When it comes to having our credit scores assessed, we often have one of two reactions. If our score is good, we tend to be indifferent, but if it’s less than ideal, a feeling of dread starts to creep in. Regardless of which group you fall into; the reality is that good people can have bad credit. As we’ve all seen first-hand this past year, unforeseen circumstances such as a job loss, serious illness, or accident can spell trouble for our financial situations – not to mention our credit scores.

Downsizing Using A Reverse Mortgage

If you are a retiree who owns your house, or has significant equity, but wants to downsize and don’t want to obtain another mortgage with corresponding mortgage payments, you may be interested in learning how a reverse mortgage can expand your purchasing power without diminishing or jeopardizing your cash flow.

Refinance Benefits and Strategies

Refinancing into a lower interest rate can be a smart financial move. By refinancing, homeowners can lower their monthly mortgage payment, reduce the total amount of interest paid over the life of the loan, and potentially shorten the term of the loan. All these options result in savings. The key question is how to structure the refinance.

Contingencies

When purchasing a new home, there are many contingencies built into the contract that protect the buyer and seller. These contingencies include an acceptable appraisal, a loan approval, inspections, and more.

New vs. Existing: Why a Newly Built Home Could Be the Better Deal

Learn why newly built homes might be your most budget-friendly option.

Mortgage 301: Mortgage Strategies

Buying a home is a major decision that requires careful planning and research. Here are some of the factors that you should consider when purchasing a home, which impact everything from the type of home you should purchase, the type of mortgage you obtain, and how you price that mortgage.

Refinance Benefits and Strategies

Refinancing into a lower interest rate can be a smart financial move. By refinancing, homeowners can lower their monthly mortgage payment, reduce the total amount of interest paid over the life of the loan, and potentially shorten the term of the loan. All these options result in savings. The key question is how to structure the refinance.

Non Recourse Nature of a Reverse Mortgage

A reverse mortgage is a financial product designed for homeowners aged 62 or older. Unlike a traditional mortgage where you make monthly payments to the lender, a reverse mortgage allows you to tap into your home equity without any immediate repayment obligations. Instead, the loan balance accumulates over time, and repayment typically occurs when you sell the home, move out, or pass away.