2012 Was a Really Good Year to Buy a Home
A new report from Redfin revealed 2012 was an absolutely fantastic time to purchase a home. Collectively, that crop of home buyers earned $203 billion… Read More »2012 Was a Really Good Year to Buy a Home
September 2019
The Number One Reason Mortgages Were Denied in 2018
Hint: It wasn’t because of a low credit score. Some say a mortgage (homeownership) is a privilege, not a right. In other words, you have… Read More »The Number One Reason Mortgages Were Denied in 2018
Blend Launches One Tap Pre-Approvals for Mortgages
The thing about mortgages is they continue to be difficult to obtain relative to just about everything else out there. Today, it’s easy to buy… Read More »Blend Launches One Tap Pre-Approvals for Mortgages
20-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgages: Is It Possible to Get an Even Lower Rate?
It’s time for a new mortgage match-up. Since paying down the mortgage early seems to be so en vogue these days, it makes sense to… Read More »20-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgages: Is It Possible to Get an Even Lower Rate?
Borrowers with Low Credit Scores Should Shop Their Mortgage More
Most people don’t bother shopping around for their mortgage, despite the tremendous potential savings involved. In fact, nearly half of consumers only bother obtaining a… Read More »Borrowers with Low Credit Scores Should Shop Their Mortgage More
The Power of Extra Mortgage Payments
Mortgages can be viewed very differently. Some see them as a positive financial instrument, a way to free up their money so it can be… Read More »The Power of Extra Mortgage Payments
Mortgages for Self-Employed Borrowers: Tips to Qualify
Over the past few years, it’s gotten a lot easier to get a mortgage as technology has evolved. Today, when a mortgage lender asks for… Read More »Mortgages for Self-Employed Borrowers: Tips to Qualify