Home prices have been on the rise for a while now and news stories abound with first-time homeowners being priced out of the Utah housing market. Breaking into the housing market seems daunting today, some people may ask themselves if reaching for the goa
Oct 16, 2019 | First-time Homebuyers Purchasing a Home
Mortgage interest rates have tumbled in recent months, making refinancing more appealing than ever. As of the latest Mortgage Bankers Association survey, refinance request volume is up 180% over last year. There may be some Utah homeowners who would
Oct 09, 2019 | Credit
You are selling your home but have already moved into your next place. You might think that an empty home would sell faster than a currently lived-in one. It’s more convenient for tours and it’s easier for buyers to picture their own things in
Oct 02, 2019 | Home Buying or Selling
Average interest rates on long-term U.S. mortgage loans fell dramatically last week, making September the most volatile month since March, according to Freddie Mac. The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 3.64% with 0.6 point for the
Oct 02, 2019 | Mortgage News
In the homebuying process, if you find yourself in the enviable position of having more cash than needed for a minimum down payment, it may be difficult to know just how much you should put down. A larger down payment can bring plenty of benefits, but is
Sep 25, 2019 | Mortgage Basics Purchasing a Home
You need a good credit score to get the best rates on mortgage loans. Less-than-perfect scores will mean higher interest rates and subprime credit scores will make borrowing money very expensive. But what if you have no credit score at all? Is it possible
Sep 18, 2019 | FHA Loans Credit First-time Homebuyers