Looser Mortgage Requirements Entice Home Buyers
After the housing bubble went “pop” in 2007, it became a lot tougher for the average home buyer to qualify for a mortgage. Read More
2015 VA Loan Demand Remains Strong with Home Buyers
After posting big gains for 5 years, VA home loan volume fell to a still-respectable 430,000 in 2014. That represents a 30% drop from the number of VA loan’s approved in 2013 (630,000) and an even smaller reduction from 2012 numbers (540,000). Read More
Ups and Downs: 6 Years of FHA Mortgage Insurance Volatility
FHA mortgage insurance rates have just been reduced in an unexpected move that offers the housing market a much needed boost. This .5% across the board MIP reduction will help more home shoppers become homeowners in 2015 and also reduce costs for thousands of borrowers looking to refinance. Read More
How to Get Your Finances in Order Before Applying for a Mortgage
Even with the recent real estate market troubles, many people are still interested in buying homes. Buying a home, though, isn’t something you can just do. Read More
The Practical Guide to Homeowner Tax Breaks
Homeowners deserve every financial break they can get their hands on amid today’s trying economic times. After all, the average mortgage borrower pays out a hefty percentage of their income on housing expenses and loan payments that include large amounts of interest. Read More
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