While mortgage rates are projected to be slightly higher next year, home purchase activity should hit a new record high, per the latest forecast from… Read More »Record Home Purchase Activity Expected in 2021 Despite Higher Mortgage Rates
One mortgage lender that’s been around a while, but is beginning to shake things up is Loan Simple. As the name suggests, they’re all about… Read More »Loan Simple Mortgage Review: A Boutique Mortgage Lender
It’s been a while since I last posted a mortgage match-up, so without further ado, here’s the latest installment: “Prepay the mortgage or invest instead?”… Read More »Should You Prepay the Mortgage or Invest Instead? How to Earn a Better Return
As everyone knows, we have a very important U.S. presidential election just around the corner. In fact, it’s now less than three weeks away. It… Read More »Will Mortgage Rates Go Up or Down If Trump/Biden Wins the Election?
With mortgage rates at or near record lows, a lot of existing homeowners are probably asking themselves, “Is refinancing worth it?” The problem is there’s… Read More »Is Refinancing Worth It? Consider the Costs and How Long You’ll Keep the Loan
Mortgage Q&A: “What mortgage rate can I expect?” The thing with mortgage rates is that they can vary greatly depending on a number of market… Read More »What Mortgage Rate Can I Expect? Answer These Questions First
Costco, the well-known mega wholesaler that runs a chain of membership warehouses internationally, rolled out it’s so-called “Mortgage Services” program back in 2011. Now known… Read More »Costco Mortgage Review: Yes, They Do Home Loans Too, Kind Of
While 2020 continues to surprise us, somehow, someway, home sales are expected to hit their highest point since 2006 this year. This, despite an ongoing… Read More »Redfin: 2020 Home Sales Will Be Highest Since 2006
While it’s still possible to request mortgage forbearance via the CARES Act if you’re having trouble making monthly payments, this option will eventually come to… Read More »What Will Happen When the CARES Act Forbearance Option Ends?
I was reading through the latest quarterly home price report from the National Association of Realtors yesterday and stumbled upon an interesting nugget. It might… Read More »You Can Buy More House If You Put More Money Down
