One of the larger, but perhaps lesser-known mortgage lenders out there is Flagstar Bank, which was just acquired by New York Community Bancorp in late… Read More »Flagstar Mortgage Review: Tons of Loan Programs to Choose From
While all the headlines paint a really rosy picture for the real estate market where sellers are cashing in mega gains, the average takeaway isn’t… Read More »Average Home Seller in 2017 Made Only $39,000
If you speak to any financial planners or so-called experts on the matter, they’ll probably say, “Yes, pay off your mortgage before you retire.” But… Read More »Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement? There Are Pros and Cons
Another Millennial or even Gen-Z focused mortgage lender has come online, literally, to offer you a mortgage. I’m talking about Laurel Road, which sounds like… Read More »Laurel Road: Truly Digital Mortgages Built Entirely Online
If you haven’t heard of PNC Mortgage before, you probably will in the near future. They’re a rapidly growing depository bank and mortgage lender with… Read More »PNC Mortgage Review: Low Rates Maybe, and Now a Digital Application Process Too
Okay, it sounds a little silly, but it’s not a bad deal if you happen to have a million dollars lying around the house. CitiMortgage… Read More »Citi Is Offering .50% Off Your Mortgage Rate If You Deposit a Million Bucks
A new home loan program is being rolled out this July by Freddie Mac, known as “HomeOne Mortgage,” which features a 3% down payment and… Read More »Freddie Mac HomeOne Mortgage: New 3% Down Mortgage with No Income Restrictions
While mortgages are largely a commoditized product, unlike perhaps a TV or a smartphone with unique technology, their cost can still vary considerably by lender.… Read More »Mortgage Rates Vary by Lender, So Take the Time to Shop Around
Here we go again? Maybe, maybe not. Regardless, Carrington Mortgage has launched a new line of subprime mortgages available to the 100 million odd U.S.… Read More »Carrington Mortgage Launches Line of Subprime Mortgages
One trend I’ve been seeing lately is buying a multi-unit property, such as a duplex, and renting out one unit while living in the other.… Read More »Getting a Mortgage on a Duplex, Triplex, or Fourplex
