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23Jun 2020 by Danae C

30-Year Fixed

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The 30-Year Fixed Just Hit a New Record Low, What Should You Do? Another week, another record low for mortgage rates. It’s all becoming rather humdrum at this point. Really, how excited can you get about a record that repeatedly gets broken with relative ease in a short span of time? The other side of the coin is mortgage lenders are busier than they’ve ever been, prompting a […]

23Jun 2020 by Danae C

Mortgage Lenders

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The 8 best mortgage lenders for first time home buyers Review of the best mortgage lenders for first time buyers. Lenders picked for first time buyer perks like low rates, low down payment, and grants.

23Jun 2020 by Danae C

Mortgage Closings

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How to close on a mortgage during the COVID-19 pandemic It might seem harder to close on a mortgage during the COVID-19 pandemic. But new rules have made parts of the closing process easier than ever.

05May 2020 by Danae C

Low Mortgage Rates

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Mortgage rates drop to another historic low Wall Street rallied this week as the country starts to slowly reopen businesses, there are some signs of peaking regarding hospitalizations for COVID-19 and there have been more positive studies about potential treatments. However, the data still paints a dismal picture for the hole the United States’ economy will have to dig out of. The […]

05May 2020 by Danae C

Refinancing

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How soon after purchasing my home can I refinance? With historically low interest rates, you’re probably seeing a fair share of news items declaring what a great time it is to refinance your home. After all, refinancing can be a smart financial move if it results in lowering monthly payments, reducing loan duration, or building home equity more quickly. But the bigger question lingers: […]

17Mar 2020 by Danae C

Mortgage rates

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No, You Aren’t Getting a 0% Mortgage Rate At least not yet… As you probably know, the Fed slashed the federal funds rate to near-zero yesterday afternoon to prop up the economy as it contends with the growing coronavirus pandemic. If you read the headlines, you might falsely assume the Fed just slashed mortgage rates by a full percentage point. Combined with the […]

17Mar 2020 by Danae C

Refinancing

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Paying for Renovations Through Refinancing Consider the pros and cons when deciding how to pay for your next home improvement project The cost of home renovations can add up quickly and you may not be keen on spending your cash reserves on updates throughout your house. As you explore financing options, refinancing your mortgage might be a good move. Real […]

17Mar 2020 by Danae C

Low Home Appraisal

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How to Deal with a Low Home Appraisal If you’re selling your home and are dealing with a low appraisal, it can throw a wrench into your plans. However, there are a few tricks you can use to offset the impact of a low home appraisal. Getting a home appraisal is one of the most important steps in […]

21Feb 2020 by Danae C

Pre-Approval

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How long does pre-approval for a mortgage last? You need to get pre-approved to start house hunting. But how long does pre-approval for a mortgage last? Learn how and when to get pre-approved for a mortgage here.

21Feb 2020 by Danae C

What is a lender?

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What is a lender? Mortgage lenders explained February 19, 2020 What is a mortgage lender? Lenders give you money to buy a house in return for repayment and interest. Here are a few kinds of lenders and loans to explore.