10 Reasons to Buy a House Other Than for the Investment
There are a lot of good reasons to buy a house, and probably a lot of bad ones too. But all too often, folks seem… Read More »10 Reasons to Buy a House Other Than for the Investment
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.
Home Loan Enterprise Review: They Fight for Low Rates
One SoCal-based mortgage lender I’ve seen advertising a lot lately goes by the name “Home Loan Enterprise,” or HLE for short. The company sports a… Read More »Home Loan Enterprise Review: They Fight for Low Rates
11 Ways to Build Home Equity
These days, home equity is booming thanks to rapidly appreciating property values. At last glance, total equity on mortgaged properties exceeded $10 trillion, with more… Read More »11 Ways to Build Home Equity
Spring EQ Review: Need a Second Mortgage?
With the weather warming up, I thought it’d be prudent to check out “Spring EQ,” a lender that specializes in getting cash out of your… Read More »Spring EQ Review: Need a Second Mortgage?
10 Reasons Why You Can’t Refinance Your Mortgage
With mortgage rates so low, just about everyone and their mother has at least inquired about refinancing their mortgage lately, whether it’s to obtain a… Read More »10 Reasons Why You Can’t Refinance Your Mortgage
Direct Home Lending Review: Some of the Most Competitive Rates in the Nation?
Today we’ll review “Direct Home Lending,” a company that says it specializes in FHA and VA loan lending, along with home purchase loans. They also… Read More »Direct Home Lending Review: Some of the Most Competitive Rates in the Nation?
21 Things That Can Drive Your Mortgage Rate Higher
Wondering why you didn’t receive the low mortgage rate you saw advertised on TV or the Internet? Well, there are a ton of reasons why… Read More »21 Things That Can Drive Your Mortgage Rate Higher
Marriage and Mortgage May Not Mix
Marriage or Mortgage? The premise of the new Netflix show “Marriage or Mortgage” is simple. It pits a wedding planner against a real estate agent.… Read More »Marriage and Mortgage May Not Mix
Demystifying How Mortgages Are Calculated
The Importance of Knowing How to Calculate a Mortgage While there are plenty of mortgage calculators out there that do all the heavy lifting for… Read More »Demystifying How Mortgages Are Calculated
Condo vs. Townhouse: Why It Matters
It’s been a while since I’ve done a matchup, so let’s talk about an important one if you’re in the market to buy real estate.… Read More »Condo vs. Townhouse: Why It Matters