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...
Mortgage Requirements are Beginning to Ease Up for Borrowers
There is good news for mortgage applicants, qualifying requirements are beginning to ease up after the strict tightening we saw at the height of the pandemic. According to reports mortgages were around 2.2% easier to attain approval on in April as compared to March....
New Mortgage Refinance Could Help Millions of Homeowners
There is a new mortgage refinance program being launched shortly by the U.S. government. Eligible borrowers will be able to refinance their current mortgages at a lower interest rate and lower their monthly house payments beginning in the summer of 2021. This new...
Tips to Boost Your Credit Score to Obtain the Best Mortgage Rates
The three-digit number that is your credit score puts a big impact on your ability to qualify for a mortgage loan and what interest rate you will be offered. An interest rate plays a very significant role in how much home you can afford as it makes a dramatic impact...
Mortgages for Second Home and Vacation Homes in 2021
Right now could be a good time to purchase a second home. Not only do second homes save money on the expensive hotel costs of vacations, they can also be used as a potential source of income. Today’s current low mortgage rates could make purchasing that second home,...
New Jumbo Loan Mortgage Only Available in California
There are some great new Super Jumbo Loans available in California only, making purchasing homes at higher California price points more accessible to buyers. Read on to learn more about jumbo loans and super jumbo loans and the terms of these great new loan products....
How Mortgage Interest Rates Impact A Home Buying Budget
Mortgage interest rates have been on the rise since the beginning of 2021, but are still very low as compared to pre-pandemic rates. When there is a change in mortgage rates, it can have an impact on your home buying budget. Since January, mortgage rates have...
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