Over the years, we’ve learned that buying homes near certain types of businesses can boost the value quite substantially. For example, homes near Starbucks tend… Read More »Buy a Home in a Good School District Even If You Don’t Have or Want Kids
A week or so ago, I was scanning through my archived posts and it occurred to me that my blog’s 10-year anniversary was just days… Read More »This Blog Is 10 Years Old Today: What’s Different Today in the Mortgage Industry?
No it’s not déjà vu, or Groundhog Day. Guaranteed Rate has launched yet another 1% down payment mortgage in the span of about a month.… Read More »New Guaranteed Rate Double Match Mortgage Gives You 2% of the Down Payment for Free
If you’re a little light on down payment funds, a company called FirstREX (now known as “Unison Home Ownership Investors”) might be able to help… Read More »Unison Will Provide Half Your Down Payment in Exchange for Future Appreciation
Let’s talk about real estate investment for a moment. A recent commentary from mortgage financier Freddie Mac revealed that those aged 54 and older control… Read More »Time Heals All Real Estate Wounds If You Let It
Look Familiar? This probably goes without saying, but I’ll say it anyway because I recently received a very pressing letter in the post. It said… Read More »You Probably Shouldn’t Go with the Mortgage Lender That Sends You Junk Mail
I think just about everyone can agree that shopping for a mortgage isn’t fun. This would explain why few people actually shop around for a… Read More »Create a Phone Number Just for Mortgage Shopping
Yep, it’s another post about a 1% down home loan, which seems to be the next big thing in the mortgage realm. That and zero… Read More »United Wholesale Mortgage Launches 1% Down Home Loan for Brokers
While it might sound too good to be true, BancorpSouth out of Tupelo, Mississippi has a mortgage with virtually no fees and no down payment… Read More »BancorpSouth Has a No Fee 100% LTV Mortgage That Doesn’t Require Mortgage Insurance
It appears the pesky down payment hurdle to homeownership is finally being swept aside. This week, Fifth Third Bank out of Cincinnati, Ohio announced the… Read More »Fifth Third Bank Offering No Down Payment Mortgage
