2018 Real Estate and Mortgage Predictions
Just like that, another year has gone by, well, almost. There are still a few days left and anything can happen. In the meantime, I… Read More »2018 Real Estate and Mortgage Predictions
See How Exuberant Your Housing Market Is
Back in the mid-1990s, former Federal Reserve Board chairman Alan Greenspan used the phrase “irrational exuberance,” which served as a warning that the stock market… Read More »See How Exuberant Your Housing Market Is
2018 Mortgage Rate Forecast: Overall It’s Looking Pretty Good
It’s that time of the year again, when we take a look at what’s in store for mortgage rates the following year. So without further… Read More »2018 Mortgage Rate Forecast: Overall It’s Looking Pretty Good
Will 2018 Be the Last Great Year for This Real Estate Boom?
A new survey of housing experts and economists led by Zillow sees home prices rising 4.1% in 2018 before annual gains normalize at around three… Read More »Will 2018 Be the Last Great Year for This Real Estate Boom?
2018 FHA Loan Limit Floor Increased to $294,515
Just like the 2018 conforming loan limits, the FHA will see its 2018 loan limits increase as well, which is welcome news for home buyers… Read More »2018 FHA Loan Limit Floor Increased to $294,515
Can You Pay the Mortgage with Bitcoin?
Mortgage Q&A: “Can you pay the mortgage with bitcoin?” First off, I apologize for writing an article about bitcoin. I know it’s all the rage… Read More »Can You Pay the Mortgage with Bitcoin?
New Program Allows Renters to Get a Mortgage with as Little as a Security Deposit
Home Partners of America and New Penn Financial have joined forces to offer renters the ability to get a mortgage with as little as their… Read More »New Program Allows Renters to Get a Mortgage with as Little as a Security Deposit
2018 Conforming Loan Limit Jumps to $453,100
It’s that time of year again, when the FHFA announces the conforming loan limit for the upcoming year. And like last year, it’s going up!… Read More »2018 Conforming Loan Limit Jumps to $453,100
Are Mortgages Simple Interest and Compounded Monthly?
People seem to be fascinated with how mortgages are calculated and paid off, but when it comes down to it, there’s nothing too mind-blowing happening.… Read More »Are Mortgages Simple Interest and Compounded Monthly?
Flagstar Offering Zero Down Mortgages to Michigan Home Buyers
Flagstar Bank is the latest mortgage lender to offer a home loan with zero down payment requirement. They even go a step further by offering… Read More »Flagstar Offering Zero Down Mortgages to Michigan Home Buyers