The Federal Reserve decided to lower its target interest rate to the range of 2% to 2.25%, down from a range of 2.25% to 2.50%. It is the first rate cut since December 2008, at the beginning of the Great Recession. The move was spurred by concerns ab
Aug 05, 2019 | Mortgage News
When buying a home, there are several factors that affect how much mortgage you can afford. Two of the most important are the property prices and current mortgage interest rates. Is it better to search for the absolute lowest rate or is it more helpful to
Jul 31, 2019 | Interest Rates Purchasing a Home
You recently closed on your mortgage loan and have been making your payments to your lender. Then one day, you get a letter in the mail informing you that your loan has been sold and you have a new mortgage servicer taking care of your loan. What does thi
Jul 24, 2019 | Mortgage Basics
Shopping for a mortgage can be a frustrating ordeal, but you don’t have to do it alone. The one sure-fire way to reduce the amount of legwork needed to find a better deal for your mortgage is to hire the right Utah mortgage broker. A mortgage broker
Jul 19, 2019 | Mortgage Basics
The federal government has aimed to help increase homeownership for decades. One of the Federal Housing Administration’s many programs to help Americans, including those in Utah, in their homeownership dreams is the Energy Efficient Mortgage program (EEM)
Jul 17, 2019 | FHA Loans Purchasing a Home Refinancing a Home
Once you get serious about buying a home or refinancing your current mortgage, you will probably hear the term “loan-to-value ratio” mentioned by your mortgage broker. What is this ratio and how does it affect your Utah mortgage? Loan-to-Value Ratio De
Jul 10, 2019 | Credit Mortgage Basics Purchasing a Home Refinancing a Home
