January 1, 2022
Buying a home can be an overwhelming experience for the first-timer. It’s a step toward the unknown because, by definition, a first-time buyer has never done this before. But just […]
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January 1, 2022
Laurie Goodman is Director of the Housing Finance Policy Center at Urban Institute, an organization that drives policy change at the nation’s highest housing agencies with solid research and data. Tell us a little about Urban […]
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January 1, 2022
You’ve gotten through the hard part of getting a mortgage. Your application is approved. Now, you are just waiting for that final step – the closing. This is when the […]
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News · Refinance · VA Home Loans
January 1, 2022
A VA streamline refinance, also known as an IRRRL, allows US military veterans and service members to lower their rate and payment with very little documentation. Another advantage to this […]
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January 1, 2022
Update: USDA has postponed map changes until October 2017 at the earliest. Going forward, USDA will review maps every three to five years to decide whether to make changes. The last […]
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January 1, 2022
Editor’s Note: The HARP program expired Dec. 31, 2018, but most homes have increased in value considerably since HARP rolled out. This means many homeowners may currently be eligible for […]
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Conventional Loans · Understanding Mortgages
November 22, 2021
Comparing fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages Most home shoppers choose fixed-rate mortgages without much thought about adjustable-rate mortgages. But you may be surprised to learn both types of mortgages have advantages. […]
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November 16, 2021
For some borrowers, saving $100 or $150 a month won’t justify parting with thousands of dollars in cash upfront. But there are ways to lower the cost of refinancing.
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November 15, 2021
Editor’s Note: The HARP program expired December 31, 2018. The Freddie Mac Enhanced Relief Refinance (FMERR) loan program is a popular replacement. Additionally, Fannie Mae’s High LTV Refinance Option (HLRO) […]
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September 1, 2021
Editor’s Note: HIRO is temporarily paused due to volume. But you may be eligible to refinance with another program. Speak with a mortgage expert to understand your options. The Fannie […]
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