4 Common Mortgage Refinancing Myths

4 Common Mortgage Refinancing Myths

Refinancing is a word thrown around in the mortgage world and can be a very useful tool for homeowners. But there are plenty of misconceptions about what a mortgage refinance is and what it entails. By understanding the four most common myths about refina

Nov 13, 2019 | Refinancing a Home

6 Homebuying Mistakes to Avoid

Forgoing an Agent Some homebuyers think they can navigate the buying waters alone, but as complex as the real estate market is today, that strategy is risky. One of your first steps should be to find a trusted real estate professional who will repres

Nov 06, 2019 | First-time Homebuyers Mortgage Basics Purchasing a Home

Toughest Cities to Get a Mortgage

Toughest Cities to Get a Mortgage

Although overall U.S. mortgage application approvals are near record highs - just one in ten applicants is denied nationally - there are some places where it’s much harder to get a home loan. According to LendingTree, Miami ranked number one on the

Oct 25, 2019 | Mortgage News

Jumbo Loans for Veterans

Jumbo Loans for Veterans

If you are a veteran or a service member, you are probably well aware of VA mortgage loans. These loans offer excellent benefits, including no down payment or credit score requirements as well as allowing borrowers to forgo mortgage insurance premiums.  B

Oct 24, 2019 | VA Loans Purchasing a Home Refinancing a Home

Housing Starts Slip in September

Housing Starts Slip in September

Overall Housing Starts fell 9% in September from August's 12-year high to an annual rate of 1,256,000 units versus the 1,306,000 units expected. Year-over-year total Housing Starts rose 1.6%. However, the silver lining within the data showed that sing

Oct 17, 2019 | Mortgage News

6 Reasons to Become a Homeowner

6 Reasons to Become a Homeowner

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