No one signs a mortgage contract thinking they won’t be able to keep up with the payments. And yet life sometimes throws us curveballs. The recent coronavirus crisis, for example, has sent millions into unemployment and a state of financial unc
Aug 20, 2020 | Homeowner Tips Credit
Mortgage interest rates are near record lows again. This can mean great deals for homebuyers and great savings for homebuyers. Some lenders will even start advertising rates that are at least a half-point lower than the average national rate. Buyers and r
Mar 27, 2020 | Interest Rates Home Buying or Selling Homeowner Tips
Your mortgage payment is likely the biggest one you make each month. The thought of getting rid of that payment sooner and saving on some of the interest payments can be very attractive. However, there are plenty of trade-offs when you start diverting muc
Jan 29, 2020 | Lifestyle Homeowner Tips
When you bought your house, the fees you paid included the closing costs for your mortgage, your down payment, and maybe some mortgage points. Now that you are ready to sell, there are a few more costs that you need to anticipate. In fact, according to Re
Jan 15, 2020 | Homeowner Tips Home Buying or Selling
Buying a home can be an overwhelming process, especially if it is your first time. It can be easy to get swept along in the process without stopping to make sure you are getting the best deal on your mortgage payment. There are at least six ways to ensur
Dec 11, 2019 | Mortgage Basics Homeowner Tips Refinancing a Home
Mortgage loans made by the Federal Housing Administration can be a huge help to homebuyers without a large down payment. FHA loans require down payments of as little as 3.5%. Traditional loans often require 20%. Yet FHA mortgages come with some strings at
Dec 04, 2019 | FHA Loans Homeowner Tips Refinancing a Home
