Mortgage matchups are found here. See how one loan type compares to another, or if things like home prices and mortgage rates correlate. Be careful, things could get ugly…
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
It’s time for another mortgage match-up: “15-year fixed vs. 30-year fixed.” As always, there is no one-size-fits-all solution because everyone is different and may have… Read More »15-Year Fixed vs. 30-Year Fixed: The Pros and Cons
It’s time for another mortgage match-up folks. Today, we’ll look at 10-year mortgages versus the 30-year fixed mortgage to see how these home loans stack… Read More »10-Year Mortgages vs. the 30-Year Fixed: Are They Worth the Small Discount?
When shopping for a mortgage, it’s very important to pick a suitable loan product for your unique situation. Lately, I’ve been discussing loan programs beyond… Read More »7/1 ARM vs. 30-Year Fixed Mortgage: Pros, Cons, and How Much Cheaper Are They?
Now that mortgage rates have jumped, it might be time to consider alternatives to the 30-year fixed, such as the once-popular “5/1 ARM.” Everyone has… Read More »5/1 ARM vs. 30-Year Fixed: What’s the Better Choice and Why?
Tomorrow, the Fed is expected to raise the target federal funds rate by 0.25%, the first such increase since December 2018. The move has been… Read More »Mortgage Rates vs. Fed Announcements: No, the Fed Isn’t Raising Your 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate
Sadly, there’s another war taking place, this time Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine. While it doesn’t involve the United States directly, a dispute between Russia… Read More »Mortgage Rates vs. War: The Silver Lining
Cash Out Your First Mortgage or Take Out a HELOC/Home Equity Loan Instead? If you already have a mortgage and need cash You’ve got two… Read More »Cash Out vs. HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan: Which Is the Best Option Right Now and Why?
Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) designated Omicron, formally known as B.1.1.529, a variant of concern. This news rocked financial markets nationwide amid concerns… Read More »Mortgage Rates vs. Omicron
