Hint: It wasn’t because of a low credit score. Some say a mortgage (homeownership) is a privilege, not a right. In other words, you have… Read More »The Number One Reason Mortgages Were Denied in 2018
The thing about mortgages is they continue to be difficult to obtain relative to just about everything else out there. Today, it’s easy to buy… Read More »Blend Launches One Tap Pre-Approvals for Mortgages
It’s time for a new mortgage match-up. Since paying down the mortgage early seems to be so en vogue these days, it makes sense to… Read More »20-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgages: Is It Possible to Get an Even Lower Rate?
Most people don’t bother shopping around for their mortgage, despite the tremendous potential savings involved. In fact, nearly half of consumers only bother obtaining a… Read More »Borrowers with Low Credit Scores Should Shop Their Mortgage More
Over the past few years, it’s gotten a lot easier to get a mortgage as technology has evolved. Today, when a mortgage lender asks for… Read More »Mortgages for Self-Employed Borrowers: Tips to Qualify
On August 29th, 2019, major iBuyer Opendoor launched a mortgage lending division known as “Opendoor Home Loans” to create a one-stop shop for home buyers… Read More »Opendoor Home Loans Review: Quick Closings, No Fees
Mortgage Q&A: “What is a lender overlay?” If you’ve been studying underwriting guidelines recently to determine if you’re eligible for a mortgage, it’s important to… Read More »What Is a Lender Overlay? And How to Avoid Them
People looking to buy a condo with FHA financing rejoice. HUD has released a new condominium approval process that, among other things, brings back spot… Read More »FHA Approved Condos: Individual Units Now Eligible for Financing!
It’s common knowledge that home buyers are interested in purchasing properties in good school districts. After all, many individuals purchase homes because they either have… Read More »You Might Get a Better Deal If You Buy a House Where Kids Live
Mortgage match-ups: “Mortgage rates vs. the stock market.” With all the recent stock market volatility, you may be wondering what effect such events have on… Read More »Mortgage Rates vs. the Stock Market
