Financing

Do I need 20% down payment for a home?

Do I Really Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home? Is the idea of saving for a down payment holding you back from buying a home right now?...
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Home loans for those with DACA status

U.S. residents with DACA status can now get home loans using FHA financing. This opens up more access to home ownership. Until now, the only option was Fannie Mae conventional...
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Why are mortgage rates going up?

  The beginning of 2021 saw rates drop a bit – the average 30 yr fixed rate fell to about 2.625% according to Freddie Mac. But it was short lived....
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Mail offers from mortgage companies

Have you looked in your mailbox yet? Chances  are you may have received a letter with an offer for money! Or some type of special offer for financing – there...
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2021 opens with new record low for mortgage interest rates

It feels like a broken record… mortgage interest rates hit a record low… again! According to data released by Freddie Mac, the average 30-year mortgage hit an all-time low of...
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Buying a home in 2021? Here are some tips to get it done.

Are you thinking this is the year to buy a new home? Here are some tips to make it a little easier and also some things to know so you...
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What will happen to mortgage rates in 2021?

Mortgage rates hit an all time low in 2020 – more than once!! It seemed like every month we were seeing new lows for mortgage rates. There are many that...
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Mortgage mistakes to avoid

Here is a list of things to avoid if you are planning a new home purchase or a refinance. You want to keep your credit score as high as possible....
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