This guide covers how the Federal Reserve Board affects mortgage rates. Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met last quarter indicates that economic activity is expanding moderately. Federal Reserve Board affects mortgage rates whenever there is good news in the economy. Mortgage interest rates normally go up. Inflation has been running below the…
This guide covers the benefits of buying a home with a homeowner warranty. Most home builders offer their homebuyers a home warranty. Homeowner warranty is different than homeowners insurance required by lenders. A home warranty will not cover defects or repairs from wear and tear. If a home is 30 years old and the HVAC…
This guide covers who is responsible for the mortgage after the borrower dies. A mortgage is a long-term debt that usually takes decades to pay off. But what happens when the borrower, or the mortgagee, dies before the loan is not fully repaid? Does the mortgage loan die when the borrower dies or passes on…
This guide covers disputing a low appraisal to get a higher home value. A low home appraisal can cause all sorts of problems. If you’re buying a home, a low appraisal can cause you to lose the home if the seller isn’t willing to renegotiate a lower price with you. A low home appraisal can…
This guide covers the difference between home equity line of credit versus cash-out refinance mortgage loans. A home equity line of credit, often referred to as HELOC, is a revolved account secured on a home that homeowners can use it for any purpose they need. Homeowners can use home equity lines of credit for the…
This guide covers the best time to buy a home for first-time homebuyers. There are two parts to the best time to buy a home for first-time homebuyers. First and foremost, the homebuyer should be ready financially and credit-wise. Buyers should not be struggling with the down payment. John Strange of Gustan Cho Associates explains…
This guide covers refinancing FHA to conventional loan eliminating FHA mortgage insurance premiums. Home sales are hot throughout the United States. Homes in Florida, California, Illinois, Virginia, Texas, Georgia, Indiana, Wisconsin, Washington, and the United States have appreciated double digits in the past 24 months. Dale Elenteny, a senior mortgage loan advisor at Gustan Cho…
In this blog, we will cover and discuss the top 11 time-consuming mortgage mistakes to avoid during the home buying process. When buying a house, most of the time, you need to get a mortgage which takes from 3 weeks to 4.5 weeks. Sometimes refinancing (streamline refinance) might take two weeks. Credit scores significantly determine…
Many people are perplexed why are people fleeing Illinois like never before in history. Illinois is a great place to live and raise a family but a bad place to live when it comes to your financial security and future stability. Illinois is in financial trouble. Never in history has Illinois had such a budget…
This Article Is About Monitoring Credit Report To Qualify For A Mortgage It’s up to you and it is your responsibility to have control of your financial future. The credit bureaus do make errors A lot of errors Remember that credit repair companies can do more damage than good Credit disputes are not allowed during…
In this article, we will cover escrow holdback by mortgage lenders for repairs. We will discuss what an escrow holdback is on a home purchase. Home buyers often run into situations where a real estate home appraiser may not pass a home appraisal. All mortgage lenders require a home appraisal for a home purchase. Home…
Get a Fast Quote: Click Here This article will cover understanding credit when shopping for a mortgage. Credit and Income are the two most important factors lenders will thoroughly analyze prior to granting credit to borrowers. Most borrowers believe that as long as they meet the minimum credit score requirements to qualify for a home…
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