Home ownership may be one of the most familiar goals of adulthood, but there's more than one reason why so many people flock towards this type of investment and leave the rental market behind. If you're trying to decide if you should make the big plunge towards buying, here are some benefits of saving up for a down payment and finding the right place to settle in.
Are you thinking about buying a new home using a mortgage loan? If you've just graduated from college, you're probably wondering how your student loans will impact a mortgage and what your options are. In today's post we'll share three things that you need to know about mortgages if you're still working on paying off your student loan debt.
If you are thinking about purchasing a house today, you have probably realized that mortgage rates have increased significantly. This has made it much harder for people to afford home loans, and these higher rates have had an impact on the lender's business as well.
So you've been pre-approved for a mortgage - great! You've taken the first step toward becoming a homeowner. But before you start picking out china patterns, you'll want to keep in mind that a pre-approval isn't the same thing as a mortgage agreement. There's still no guarantee that you'll actually get a mortgage. But why would a lender deny a mortgage after pre-approving a borrower? Here's what you need to know.
Last week's economic scheduled economic news included readings on sales of previously-owned homes, housing starts, and building permits issued. Readings on the Consumer Price Index, which tracks inflation, were also released along with weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims.
There are a variety of factors that are involved in getting your mortgage approved, but few things will have more of an impact than your FICO score and the credit history that goes along with it. Instead of leaving your score up to chance when submitting your application, here are a few ways that you can boost your financial wellbeing and leave your credit score better off than it was before.
December's National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index reported slipping builder confidence in U.S. housing markets. The Housing Market Index readings fell every month in 2022. Recently rising mortgage rates, materials costs, and inclement winter weather contributed to builder skepticism about current housing market conditions.
If your house has a tremendous amount of clutter in it, you might finally think it is time to do something about it. Now is the perfect opportunity for you to get your house organized, and you probably want to start by tackling the piles of clothing and paper in the middle of the floor. Before you jump in feet first, take a look at a few mistakes you need to avoid when organizing your home.
If your house has a tremendous amount of clutter in it, you might finally think it is time to do something about it. Now is the perfect opportunity for you to get your house organized, and you probably want to start by tackling the piles of clothing and paper in the middle of the floor. Before you jump in feet first, take a look at a few mistakes you need to avoid when organizing your home.
Last week's economic reporting included readings on inflation, retail sales, and the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Fed Chair Jerome Powell held his scheduled post-meeting press conference and weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.
For the investor who owns an investment property free-and-clear and desires to leverage that property for any reason. Term Length: 13 months
For the investor who owns an investment property and is in need capital for construction. Term Length: 13 months
Single-Close construction to permanent financing. Term Length: 13-19 months Fixed Interest, Balloon Note.
Fix-and-flip loans can fund the purchase and renovation of residential investment properties. They are typically short-term and offer quick closing on non-owner-occupied properties in any condition. Term Length: 13 months
A new construction hard money loan can be used to finance the acquisition and construction of real estate properties. Term Length 6-12 months with Extension Options.
Loans offer a diverse of commercial real estate loans to meet your individual needs and investment objectives. Apartments, Office, Retail, Medical, Warehouses and industrial facilities, Hotels and resorts, and Land development.
Loans allow your clients to buy a home in a qualifying rural or suburban area for 0% down if they meet income guidelines.
Our high-balance loan offers easier qualifications than a jumbo loan, a FICO® Score as low as 620 and a loan-to-value ratio (LTV) of up to 80% on cash-out properties.
Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL): Our VA Streamline provides clients who have an existing VA loan the financial flexibility to lower their interest rate or change their term.
VA Streamline: Advantages
This no down payment loan option was created especially for your clients who are qualified veterans, service members and spouses.
This refinance option lets your clients lower their monthly payment on the FHA loan they already have without an appraisal.
Key Benefits of An FHA Streamline
This product is a great option for clients with credit scores of 580 and higher who pay a 3.5% down payment.