4 Ways to negotiate lower mortgage rates
Can you negotiate mortgage rates? Shopping around gives you leverage to negotiate a lower mortgage rate, and research confirms that…
Investment and rental property mortgage rates
Investment property rates are above ‘standard’ rates If you buy an investment property at the right price and finance it…
Put rising mortgage interest rates into perspective
Mortgage interest rates went up again over the last week leaving many to ask the question, “How high will they…
FHA for first-time home buyers
Why first-time home buyers love FHA loans First-time buyers often favor FHA loans because they solve many of the problems…
FHA to weigh mortgage insurance premium cut after 1Q
The Federal Housing Administration plans to consider the question of whether any change should be made to the mortgage insurance…
Mortgage And Refinance Rates Today, Jan. 20| Rates steady-ish
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates fell modestly yesterday. Of course, such a small fall was barely noticeable…
Mortgage And Refinance Rates Today, Jan. 19| Rates steady-ish
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates rose moderately yesterday. Just over a year ago, these rates hit their…
6 Tips to get the best VA mortgage rate
Who has the lowest VA mortgage rates? VA loans typically have ultra–low rates compared to other types of mortgages. So…
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to add desktop appraisals to systems in March
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have announced the dates when they’ll follow up on their regulator’s promise to make one…
Your loan was approved with conditions. Here’s what that means.
You’re looking to buy your own place. And you’ve decided to get pre-approved for a mortgage — rather than just…