What Is a Trigger Lead?
If you’ve recently applied for a home loan and been bombarded by competing offers, a “trigger lead” might be to blame. Simply put, when your… Read More »What Is a Trigger Lead?
Mortgage Tips
This was the first category I created when this website was created in 2006.
And it’s really why I launched the site to begin with. To educate prospective home buyers and existing homeowners.
Simple guides and practical mortgage tips can help you better understand and prepare for the home loan process.
Same goes for answering mortgage questions and brushing up on the latest mortgage lingo.
Sometimes home buyers focus exclusively on the real estate piece while ignoring the home loan part.
This can result in some bad decisions when it comes to getting a mortgage. Or simply overpaying because of missteps (or a lack of shopping around!).
Learn how to get a mortgage, refinance an existing loan, and discover the many different loans programs available today.
You’re not financing a TV, or a car for that matter. It’s a big purchase and it deserves a lot more time and attention.
Arm yourself with knowledge early on and you’ll likely enjoy a better outcome.
2024 Mortgage and Real Estate Predictions: Lower Rates and Falling Home Prices?
Well, another year is nearly in the books, which means it’s time to look ahead to what the next 365 days have in store. While… Read More »2024 Mortgage and Real Estate Predictions: Lower Rates and Falling Home Prices?
How to Track Mortgage Rates: It’s Easier Than You Might Think
If you’re thinking about buying a home, or refinancing an existing home loan, mortgage rates are likely top of mind. As you may or may… Read More »How to Track Mortgage Rates: It’s Easier Than You Might Think
Do We Need a Mortgage MSRP?
Mortgage rate pricing can be a bit of a mystery. And also super complex. I’ve written about it in detail (how mortgage rates are determined).… Read More »Do We Need a Mortgage MSRP?
It’s Easier to Save More Money When Refinancing a High-Rate Mortgage
Over the past year and change, mortgage refinance applications have fallen off a cliff. We had some of the biggest refi years in 2020 and… Read More »It’s Easier to Save More Money When Refinancing a High-Rate Mortgage
K. Hovnanian American Mortgage Review: Big Mortgage Rate Deals for Home Builder Customers
Today we’ll take a look at another home builder’s lender, K. Hovnanian American Mortgage. They are the affiliated lender of K. Hovnanian Homes, which is… Read More »K. Hovnanian American Mortgage Review: Big Mortgage Rate Deals for Home Builder Customers
Buy Now, Refinance for Free Deals Aren’t All They’re Cracked Up to Be
Lately, some mortgage lenders have pitched “buy now, refinance for free” offers to get more home buyers to take the plunge. The thinking is mortgage… Read More »Buy Now, Refinance for Free Deals Aren’t All They’re Cracked Up to Be
Should I Use the Home Builder’s Mortgage Lender or a Different One?
Lately, new home sales have surged as existing housing supply continues to be hard to come by. This is partially because mortgage rates more than… Read More »Should I Use the Home Builder’s Mortgage Lender or a Different One?
Will Mortgage Rates Go Down in 2024? Here Are All the Latest Predictions From the Biggest Names
Well, another year is nearly in the books, which means it’s time to look ahead at what 2024 might have in store. As is customary,… Read More »Will Mortgage Rates Go Down in 2024? Here Are All the Latest Predictions From the Biggest Names
HomeAmerican Mortgage Review: Interest Rate Specials for Those Buying a Richmond American Home
Today we’ll take a hard look at “HomeAmerican Mortgage,” yet another home builder affiliated mortgage lender. They offer home purchase financing to Richmond American Homes… Read More »HomeAmerican Mortgage Review: Interest Rate Specials for Those Buying a Richmond American Home