Financing

Mortgage rates continue higher

It has definitely been a brutal month for those watching mortgage interest rates.  With the economy moving along and the Federal Reserve talking about when they might stop their quanitative...
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Are appraisals finally catching up with sales?

Appraisals have been an issue since the market downturn… first because values were dropping, then because there weren't enough recently sold comparable properties to establish value. Now, as values are...
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First time homebuyer programs

There are several different first time homebuyer programs available.  If you are buying a home and not sure where to start, ask your loan officer.  Most first time homebuyers will...
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Back to the basics…..getting a preapproval

Since it seems like homes are flying off the market, what do you need to have for a preapproval?  It's back to the basics compared to a few years ago. ...
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Helping you get your purchase agreement accepted!

As homes continue to fly off the market, what can you do to stand out in multiple offers?  This spring the housing market has picked up and I am seeing...
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Rates are going up – how much do you still qualify for?

In the last month, we have seen rates jump up – especially in the last week.  In the last month mortgage rates have increased by about .50%.  We haven't seen...
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Interest rates – heading up?

Over the past month or so we have seen interest rates move up and down a little more than they had been. There is a lot more volatility in the...
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What’s the difference between a prequalification and a preapproval letter?

Once you decide to look for a new home, you need to get an idea of what you can qualify for.  The best way to do that is to meet...
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