The Best Time to Buy a Home Is in August and September
Wondering when the best time to buy a home is? And the worst time? Well, thanks to data science, we no longer have to guess… Read More »The Best Time to Buy a Home Is in August and September
Chase Is Offering 75,000 Ultimate Rewards Points When You Take Out a Mortgage
It’s not very common for mortgage lenders to offer cash back or some other sort of reward for taking out a mortgage. Generally, you might… Read More »Chase Is Offering 75,000 Ultimate Rewards Points When You Take Out a Mortgage
What Is Mortgage Protection Insurance? And Do You Actually Need to Buy It?
So you just closed on your mortgage and you’re beginning to settle into your new home (and your new loan). You’re assessing the many things… Read More »What Is Mortgage Protection Insurance? And Do You Actually Need to Buy It?
Today’s Mortgages Are Not Your Older Sibling’s Mortgages
While pundits and fusspots continue to question whether we’re headed for another housing bubble, consider this: The most recent mortgages were among the highest quality… Read More »Today’s Mortgages Are Not Your Older Sibling’s Mortgages
Credit Bureau Experian Launches Real-Time Asset and Income Verification for Mortgages
Mortgage lenders have come a long way in the past decade. They used to approve loans without the need for income, asset, or employment documentation,… Read More »Credit Bureau Experian Launches Real-Time Asset and Income Verification for Mortgages
The 5/5 ARM Is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage for the Faint of Heart
There’s a popular new loan in town that a lot of credit unions seem to be offering known as the “5/5 ARM,” which essentially replaces… Read More »The 5/5 ARM Is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage for the Faint of Heart
Warren Buffett Just Listed a Home for $11 Million That He Paid $150,000 For
At first glance, I’m wondering why he didn’t list it for $10,999,999, but shoot, he probably has a reason. Legendary investor Warren Buffett has finally… Read More »Warren Buffett Just Listed a Home for $11 Million That He Paid $150,000 For
Pay Down Your Debts Before You Apply for a Mortgage to Increase Purchasing Power
With home prices (and interest rates) on the rise, it’s getting more and more difficult to qualify for a mortgage. One simple strategy you can… Read More »Pay Down Your Debts Before You Apply for a Mortgage to Increase Purchasing Power
BurkeyLoan: A 120% LTV Mortgage That’s Portable and Can Pay Off Student Loans
It sounds like magic, doesn’t it? A mortgage that allows for a loan-to-value ratio as high as 120%, portability, and can be used to pay… Read More »BurkeyLoan: A 120% LTV Mortgage That’s Portable and Can Pay Off Student Loans
Chase Wants You to Have a Digital Mortgage Experience
While they might be better known for credit cards at this point, Chase also offers mortgages. And now they want to offer digital mortgages, or… Read More »Chase Wants You to Have a Digital Mortgage Experience