What is a Blanket Mortgage, and Who Should Get One?
A blanket mortgage is a single mortgage that covers multiple different properties. The group of assets serves as collateral for the loan. Many real estate developers and large investors often purchase more than one property at a time and a blanket mortgage allows them...How Many Names Can Be on a Mortgage?
As home prices increase it is not uncommon for homebuyers to purchase a home with another party. But how many names can you have on a single mortgage? The answer to this question is that there is no actual legal limit as to how many names can be on one single home...
The Reason Jumbo Mortgage Rates are Lower
A jumbo mortgage is one that loans out a larger amount of money than the highest amount allowable to loan out for a conforming or conventional loan. Currently, jumbo mortgage interest rates are at a 25 year low and their current rates are even lower than traditional...
How to Refinance the Mortgage on a Rental Property
Refinancing an investment rental property is very similar to the refinance of a primary first home that you live in most of the time. There is one big difference though: you will need to document the proof of your rental income. In the eyes of a mortgage lender, a...
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