Tag: Mortgage

Posted on 09/15/2024

Understanding Home Prices: Key Factors to Consider

Housing prices are constantly changing, which can make both buying and selling a home more complicated. While it’s difficult to predict future changes, it’s important to understand the key factors that affect the housing market and home prices. Here are the five major things that affect housing prices: Economic Change The overall health of the economy is a...

Economy

Home Prices

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Posted on 09/01/2024

How long does it take to buy a house? Major factors to consider

If you’re interested in purchasing property, you might be...

Home Buying

Home Buying Process

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Posted on 03/03/2024

Fixed rate mortgage definition: What borrowers should know

To choose the right mortgage loan, it’s important to...

Fixed Rate Mortgage

Adjustable Rate Mortgage

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Posted on 05/07/2023

Pros and cons: Mortgage points

When buying a home, many homebuyers tend to search for the...

Home Finance

Home Financing

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Posted on 03/26/2023

"Should I refinance my mortgage?" 3 Common reasons homeowners refinance

Homeowners refinance their mortgages for an assortment of...

Home Finance

Home Loans

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Posted on 08/22/2021

Do You Need a Bigger Down Payment?

Many financial experts suggest paying a 20% down payment when buying a home. While for some prospective homebuyers this may be a simple task, others might wonder if the suggested 20% of the home purchase price—or higher—are necessary. Here are some reasons it benefits you to make a larger down payment when buying a house: Score Better Mortgage...

Down Payment

Financing

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Posted on 05/31/2020

Common Mortgage Options and Their Benefits

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Most homebuyers take out a mortgage when they purchase a house, and there are several different types of mortgages to choose from. Here are some of the more common mortgage options and the benefits of each one. Conventional 30-Year Fixed Mortgages Perhaps the standard starting point for a mortgage is the conventional...

Loans

Home Loan

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Posted on 03/29/2020

Your Loan: The First Step to Buying a New Home

Photo by Nattanan Kanchanaprat via Pixabay If you’re in the market to purchase a home, it can be a confusing process. Interest rates, types of loans and what may apply to you can all sound like a foreign language. It’s always best to have some background knowledge before going to see a mortgage broker to make sure you’re...

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