Refinancing to an ARM If You Plan on Moving Soon
I was looking at rates on hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages the other day and thought it could make sense for some folks to refinance out of… Read More »Refinancing to an ARM If You Plan on Moving Soon
Bank of America 3% Down Payment Mortgage Being Rolled Out
Bank of America’s Affordable Loan Solution The widely available 3% down home loan program Is being branded by individual banks and mortgage lenders Bank of… Read More »Bank of America 3% Down Payment Mortgage Being Rolled Out
Lender Launches 7/1 ARM with 20-Year Amortization to Help Borrowers Own Their Homes Faster
A national mortgage lender based out of Wisconsin just unveiled a new home loan product with some rather unique features. In short, it combines a… Read More »Lender Launches 7/1 ARM with 20-Year Amortization to Help Borrowers Own Their Homes Faster
Your Mortgage Has a Better Chance of Approval on a Sunny Day
Let’s forget about whether it’s okay for a mortgage to be easily obtained. Yes, I’m looking at you Rocket Mortgage. Thanks for riling everyone up.… Read More »Your Mortgage Has a Better Chance of Approval on a Sunny Day
Mission Accomplished: Quicken Loans Super Bowl Ad Stirs Controversy
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about Quicken Loan’s first Super Bowl ad, which was pre-released before the big game. My takeaway at the… Read More »Mission Accomplished: Quicken Loans Super Bowl Ad Stirs Controversy
HSBC to Provide $400+ Million in Consumer Relief to Homeowners
As part of an agreement between HSBC and the Justice Department, HUD, the CFPB, and 49 state attorneys general (and DC’s), $470 million will be… Read More »HSBC to Provide $400+ Million in Consumer Relief to Homeowners
Quicken Loans Just Paid a Lot of Money for a One Minute Super Bowl Commercial
The nation’s largest nonbank mortgage lender is going to the Super Bowl. Well, they’re not playing in the game, but they did purchase a very… Read More »Quicken Loans Just Paid a Lot of Money for a One Minute Super Bowl Commercial
Why You Should Buy a Home Next to Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods
We all know the old adage: Location, location, location. It’s a real estate mantra that actually makes sense and one everyone should live by if… Read More »Why You Should Buy a Home Next to Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods
Now You Can Get a Mortgage Without a FICO Score
These days, pretty much all banks and mortgage lenders use FICO scores to determine your creditworthiness before approving you for a mortgage. It’s one of… Read More »Now You Can Get a Mortgage Without a FICO Score
2016 Mortgage Rates Forecast: They Could Climb to 5%
2016 Mortgage Rate Predictions Well, another year is behind us and it’s time to look into the crystal ball to see what 2016 has in… Read More »2016 Mortgage Rates Forecast: They Could Climb to 5%