Interest rates on long-term U.S. mortgage loans fell to their lowest level in three months last week, according to data from Freddie Mac. During the week ended December 13, the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 4.63% with an average
Dec 18, 2018 | Mortgage News
The Federal Housing Administration announced that nearly every area of the U.S. will see 2019 FHA loan limits increase, including counties throughout Utah. The new loan limits will take effect for FHA case numbers assigned on or after Jan
Dec 16, 2018 | Mortgage News
Home loan rates bounced around this week, due to volatility in the U.S. Bond market, but went into the weekend still near three-month lows. There are push/pull items that continue to limit how low and high rates can go. Here is what home shoppers should
Dec 14, 2018 | Mortgage News
Although they are not nearly as common today, some mortgage loans do come with a prepayment penalty. Home loan borrowers should be aware of them before signing their names on the dotted line. Here’s what you need to know about prepayment penalties:
Dec 12, 2018 | Mortgage Basics Home Buying or Selling
Mortgage credit was more readily available in November to borrowers, as lenders loosened their underwriting standards slightly, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The MBA’s Mortgage Credit Availability increase 1.1% from October to a rea
Dec 11, 2018 | Mortgage News
As it pertains to low interest rates "Be careful what you ask for" - it will likely take pain, chaos, fear and uncertainty to get them. This past Thursday, thanks to uncertainty around the U.S. and China trade deal, fear of slowing global
Dec 10, 2018 | Mortgage News
