Mortgage Standards Stop Tightening; Does It Apply To You
As another signal of an improving U.S. economy, the nation's biggest banks have started to loosen mortgage lending standards.
View ArticleNew, Mandatory Loan Fees For ALL Conforming Mortgages
Beginning as soon as next week, new, mandatory mortgage fees will push conforming mortgage rates higher nationwide.
View ArticleDocuments You’ll Need For The Mortgage Approval Process
According to the Federal Reserve's quarterly Senior Loan Officer Survey, it's getting easier to get approved for a home loan.
View ArticleWaiting Period Required To Buy A Home After Foreclosure
If you lost your home due to foreclosure, you probably haven't given up on the dream of owning a new home. The good news is that a number of guidelines have changed which may allow you an opportunity...
View ArticleWhen and Why Do You Need Private Mortgage Insurance
You may be wondering what PMI is and how you know when you need to purchase it. Below is the short version of what you need to know.
View Article3 Tips To Improve Your Odds Of A Mortgage Loan Approval
Not all loans are approved. And even when they aren't approved immediately, it doesn't have to be the end of your real estate dreams.
View ArticleSimplified Home Loan Modification Program Announced
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced a new, streamlined home loan modification program to help home owners who are behind in their payments or own a home with a mortgage that is...
View ArticleThree Tips To Help Finance Your Second Home Purchase
Are you buying a property as your second home? Here are some tips to keep in mind that will help you to get the best mortgage on your second property.
View ArticlePotential Deal-Killers For Your Mortgage Application
A mortgage loan approval is never final until it's funded. And that means after you've signed the final paperwork and the bank has wired funds to escrow.
View Article6 Tips On Getting A New Mortgage After Bankruptcy
You have found your dream home and you are eager to get a mortgage, move into the property and start enjoying life there. However, there is only one problem standing in your way â the fact that you...
View ArticleWhat You Need To Know About Mortgage Insurance
If you are on the verge of buying real estate, you've probably heard the term Private Mortgage Insurance. Mortgage professionals talk about it a great deal, but you may be asking, "What is it exactly?...
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