Financing

How are mortgage rates calculated?

The question I get asked the most is “what is your interest rate”? My response frequently is “it depends on a lot of different factors”! So how does it get...
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Fed left interest rates alone again this week

The Federal Reserve met this week and did not raise interest rates. Jobs remain strong, but the pace of growth has slowed slightly. What does this mean for the homebuyer?...
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Did you file bankruptcy? How to recover from it…..

Filing bankruptcy is never easy, it’s a hard decision to make and then you need to recover – especially if you want to buy a home! Here are some steps...
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Government shut down – does it affect you?

Are you in the process of buying a home? There are several mortgage programs run by the government – FHA, VA, USDA for example. Fannie and Freddie also fall under...
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How is a reverse mortgage foreclosure different from a standard foreclosure? (HUD Guidelines 24CFR206.125)

Reverse mortgages are exclusive to homeowners over 62 years old, so it follows that as that demographic rises reverse mortgage foreclosures will become more common. I just showed one last...
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Want to buy but need help with your down payment?

Are you a first-time home buyer looking for help with your down payment? There are programs available. One that could be an option for you is the new American Dream...
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Where are interest rates going in 2019?

I get this question a lot – where are interest rates going? No one knows for sure but here is some information that may help answer your question for 2019....
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VA loans

Since we just celebrated Veteran’s Day, I thought it was a great time to remind people about the benefits to VA loans! The biggest benefit for vets is that a...
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