Chase Also Launched a 3% Down Payment Mortgage
It’s been a busy month for the launch of low-down payment mortgages… It turns out Chase also has a 3% down offering, though it wasn’t… Read More »Chase Also Launched a 3% Down Payment Mortgage
May 2016
The Surprising Mistake a Lot of People Make Before Refinancing
A new study from credit bureau TransUnion revealed that consumers still don’t get it when it comes to smart credit habits. Conventional wisdom tells us… Read More »The Surprising Mistake a Lot of People Make Before Refinancing
Wells Fargo yourFirst Mortgage: You Only Need a 3% Down Payment
The nation’s largest mortgage lender, Wells Fargo, is now offering mortgages to home buyers with just 3% down via their new “yourFirst Mortgage.” I’m assuming… Read More »Wells Fargo yourFirst Mortgage: You Only Need a 3% Down Payment
If You Put Down Less Than 20%, You’re Paying Mortgage Insurance
Here’s yet another anecdote involving some buddies who were arguing about their mortgages. This seems to be a trend lately. In short, both guys put… Read More »If You Put Down Less Than 20%, You’re Paying Mortgage Insurance
Know Which Type of Mortgage You Want Before Speaking to Any Lenders
So I was chatting with a couple buddies the other night about their mortgages, as I do sometimes, and the two of them were engaging… Read More »Know Which Type of Mortgage You Want Before Speaking to Any Lenders
A Return to Bubble-Era Home Prices Doesn’t Signal a Crisis
There’s renewed fear that another housing crisis is on the horizon because home values are inching closer and closer to their so-called “bubble-era prices.” However,… Read More »A Return to Bubble-Era Home Prices Doesn’t Signal a Crisis
High Home Prices Are Completely Canceling Out the Benefit of Ultra Low Mortgage Rates
It’s no secret mortgage rates have been on sale for a while now…the problem is homes aren’t anymore. Instead, they’re hitting new all-time highs in… Read More »High Home Prices Are Completely Canceling Out the Benefit of Ultra Low Mortgage Rates
Nearly Half of Home Purchases Are Delayed Due to Low Credit Scores
I’ve written about the importance of credit scores before, especially when it comes to getting a mortgage, mentioning that you could save tens of thousands… Read More »Nearly Half of Home Purchases Are Delayed Due to Low Credit Scores