Simple guides and tips to help you better understand and prepare for the home loan process. Learn how to get a mortgage, how to refinance, and more about the many different loans programs available.
Yesterday, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark federal funds rate a quarter point (.25%). As a result, some may have expected consumer mortgage rates to… Read More »Why Do Mortgage Rates Go Down When the Fed Raises Rates?
It’s time to check out the top mortgage lenders in Oklahoma based on closed loan volume. These are the companies that funded the largest dollar… Read More »Top Mortgage Lenders in Oklahoma
Today we’ll check out who the top mortgage lenders in Louisiana were based on the most recent year’s loan volume. In 2021, more than 600… Read More »Top Mortgage Lenders in Louisiana
Mortgage rates fell. Then mortgage rates rose. Then mortgage rates fell again. What the heck is going on out there? Bank runs, bank failures, no… Read More »Mortgage Rates Are Very Volatile Right Now. Here’s What to Watch For
Mortgage Q&A: “What happens to my mortgage if my bank fails?” It’s happening again – banks are failing. The latest being Signature Bank and Silicon… Read More »What Happens to My Mortgage If My Bank Fails?
A lot of folks have pondered the buy now or buy later question when it comes to a home purchase. The waiters are waiting for… Read More »Here’s an Argument for the Wait to Buy a Home Crowd
It’s been tough sledding for mortgage rates over the past month. They were actually on a roll to start off 2023, falling for the entire… Read More »Why You Might Still See 5% Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Q&A: “Mortgage rates vs. home prices.” Today, we’ll look at the impact of home prices and mortgage rates on your decision to buy a… Read More »Mortgage Rates vs. Home Prices: Is There Really an Inverse Relationship?
It’s time for another edition of mortgage match-ups: “FHA vs. conventional loan.” Our latest bout pits FHA loans against conventional loans, both of which are… Read More »FHA vs. Conventional Loan: These Charts Can Help You Determine Which Is Cheaper
These days, mortgage rates aren’t as cheap as they used to be. And that is the understatement of the century. The 30-year fixed is currently… Read More »Is It Worth Using a Mortgage Lender Now for the Promise of Waived Fees in the Future?
