Home Prices vs. Recessions
There have been three recessions since the 1990s, including the Great Recession, which took place from 2007 and 2009 and lasted about a year and… Read More »Home Prices vs. Recessions
2019 Mortgage and Real Estate Predictions
First off, here are my 2018 predictions in case you want to see how they panned out. Overall, I think I did alright, though my… Read More »2019 Mortgage and Real Estate Predictions
2019 Conforming Loan Limit Will Be $484,350 for Mortgages Backed by Fannie and Freddie
As expected, the conforming loan limit for 2019 has increased thanks to an ongoing rise in property values, according to a news bulletin released by… Read More »2019 Conforming Loan Limit Will Be $484,350 for Mortgages Backed by Fannie and Freddie
Guaranteed Rate Mortgage Review: A Fast-Growing Top-10 Lender
If you haven’t heard of “Guaranteed Rate,” there’s a good chance you’ve never applied for a home loan before. Or maybe you just don’t live… Read More »Guaranteed Rate Mortgage Review: A Fast-Growing Top-10 Lender
What Is Verification of Employment for a Mortgage? Proving Your Job History
When you apply for a mortgage, underwriters will comb through your finances to determine if you’re a good candidate for a loan. This includes verifying… Read More »What Is Verification of Employment for a Mortgage? Proving Your Job History
Wells Fargo the Top Mortgage Lender in 2017, Quicken Tops for Number of Loans
Despite closing a higher number of mortgage loans last year, Quicken Loans was unable to wrestle the coveted top spot away from Wells Fargo, per… Read More »Wells Fargo the Top Mortgage Lender in 2017, Quicken Tops for Number of Loans
PrimeLending Mortgage Review: Committed to Customer Satisfaction
Today let’s talk about PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, which is a top-10 mortgage lender that does business in all 50 states. Perhaps their biggest claim… Read More »PrimeLending Mortgage Review: Committed to Customer Satisfaction
Sell Your House or Rent It Out? The Pros and Cons
If you already own some real estate, perhaps a house or a condo, and are looking to move on, you might ask yourself if it’s… Read More »Sell Your House or Rent It Out? The Pros and Cons
How to Get Cash Out of Your Home in a Rising Rate Environment
In a perfect world, you could tap into your home equity and lower your mortgage interest rate at the same time. But because interest rates… Read More »How to Get Cash Out of Your Home in a Rising Rate Environment
Redfin Launches the Owner Estimate to Give Homeowners Control
Are you sick and tired of your Redfin Estimate or Zillow Zestimate being too low? Do you feel your property is worth much, much more… Read More »Redfin Launches the Owner Estimate to Give Homeowners Control