How Much Is Enough for a Down Payment?
Most would-be homebuyers start their journey by gathering a down payment. This money is crucial to snagging a mortgage [...]
Is a 20% Down Payment Necessary to Buy a Home?
Do I really need a 20% down payment on a house? The idea that you need to put a [...]
What Can Previous Markets Tell Us About the Market Today?
Before the pandemic hit, the U.S. housing market saw prices skyrocket to create the third biggest housing boom in [...]
Tapering and Inflation
Recently, Fed Chair Powell signaled the central bank could begin to taper or reduce the daily purchases of Mortgage [...]
Qualified Mortgage vs. Non-Qualified Mortgage
A Qualified Mortgage or QM Mortgage is one that is backed by the government such as Fannie Mae, Freddie [...]
Mortgage News Weekly 11/29/21
In this Issue… A Look Into the Markets Mortgage Market Guide Candlestick Chart Economic Calendar for the Week of [...]
Rent Is Spiking – It’s Time to Buy
After dipping in spring 2020 at the start of the pandemic, rent prices are experiencing a huge increase, even [...]
The Fed, Rates and Tapering
If the Federal Reserve hikes rates it could lead to lower long-term rates ... wait, what? Higher interest rates [...]
What is Title Insurance?
When applying for a mortgage for the first time or refinancing an existing mortgage, title insurance is a fee [...]
How Many Homes Should I Tour Before I Place an Offer?
When you start your home search, you might feel completely overwhelmed. Buying a home is likely the most expensive [...]