Home Equity Lines of Credit (aka HELOCs) have become a common discussion topic when it comes to access to home equity. Many, if not most, individuals with a considerable amount…
Working with a Mortgage Broker vs. Mortgage Banker
When shopping for a mortgage, there are a number of different options a borrower has when it comes to choosing a mortgage lender. The primary types of mortgage lenders consist…
Mortgage Term/Length – What is the Best Option for You?
The most common length of time for a mortgage loan is 30 years. In fact, unless the borrower mentions something different at the time of application this is almost always…
Conforming Loan Limit Increase for 2025
We are happy to announce that in anticipation of the new Conforming loan amount increases for 2025, we will now be accepting conventional loans up to $802,650! Why does this…
Should You Wait for the Rate Cut?
The trending headline right now is the strong possibility that the Federal Reserve will be cutting rates soon. While we embrace this news, the question as to when is the…
New Product Offering: Temporary Buydown Provided!
We are happy to announce that in partnership with Rocket Mortgage, we are now offering a Temporary Buydown where we will provide the credit for the interest rate buydown for…
NAR Residential Real Estate Commission Settlement
The residential real estate industry is abuzz with the recent National Association of Realtors (NAR) Settlement, which is set to significantly alter the home-buying process as of August 17, 2024….
Mortgage Loan Disclosures – Importance of Review
Mortgage loans consist of an enormous amount of documentation – mostly disclosures designed to protect the borrower. Obviously, the advice to read every document is much easier said than done….
Volatility & Rate Expectations – First Half of 2024
It is no secret that mortgage rates have been incredibly volatile for the past few years. Some of the largest ever individual intra-day or intra-week shifts have taken place during…
Should I Sell or Rent Out My Current Property Before Buying a New Home?
If you are buying a new primary residence and own the home in which you currently live, you will have to make a decision: sell it or rent it out….
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