Top Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Lenders
With fixed-rate mortgages no longer on sale, I thought it’d be useful to take a look at the top adjustable-rate mortgage lenders nationwide. These are… Read More »Top Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Lenders
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.
Why Do Mortgage Rates Go Down When the Fed Raises Rates?
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?
Top Mortgage Lenders in Oklahoma
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
Top Mortgage Lenders in Louisiana
Today we’ll check out who the top mortgage lenders in Louisiana were based on the most recent year’s loan volume. In 2024, more than 500… Read More »Top Mortgage Lenders in Louisiana
Mortgage Rates Are Very Volatile Right Now. Here’s What to Watch For
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
What Happens to My Mortgage If My Bank Fails?
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?
Here’s an Argument for the Wait to Buy a Home Crowd
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
Why You Might Still See 5% Mortgage Rates
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 Rates vs. Home Prices: Is There Really an Inverse Relationship?
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?
FHA vs. Conventional Loan: These Charts Can Help You Determine Which Is Cheaper
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