When you buy a home or refinance, your lender will talk about setting up an “escrow” account. They may also refer to the charges in that account at “impounds.” If you are new to mortgage loans, you may not understand what these ter
Dec 30, 2020 | Mortgage Basics Homeowner Tips
Buying a home or refinancing usually involves taking out the biggest loan of your life. It's important to make sure you understand everything that goes into that mortgage and what will be required of you as a borrower. Here are the most essential question
Dec 16, 2020 | Mortgage Basics
Back in the U.S. housing boom in the early 2000s, mortgage money flowed freely, with many borrowers being qualified for more loan than they could actually afford. When the housing bubble burst and the entire economy took a hit, those same home buyers ofte
Dec 09, 2020 | First-time Homebuyers Mortgage Basics Purchasing a Home
With interest rates near all-time lows, now is a perfect time to get a good deal on a mortgage. Of course, every refinance or home purchase loan has borrower requirements to be met, including a decent credit score. How do you know if your credit score is
Dec 02, 2020 |
At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. government declared a six-month moratorium on all rental evictions, including in Utah, in an effort to prevent mass homelessness as millions lost their jobs. That moratorium has since been renewed by
Nov 18, 2020 | Mortgage News
Mortgage interest rates are at record lows. According to mortgage guarantor Freddie Mac, the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has averaged under 3% for seven straight weeks now. There has probably never been a better time to refinance a home
Nov 11, 2020 | Refinancing a Home
