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What To Know About Specialty Mortgages

What To Know About Specialty Mortgages

Recent medical school graduates, saddled by high student loan debt, sometimes have a hard time qualifying for a first mortgage. Now, however, a growing number of lenders will consider future earnings potential of high earners in the medical profession as

Oct 17, 2018 |

How to Get a Low Interest Rate on a HELOC

How to Get a Low Interest Rate on a HELOC

The amount of available home equity has recently hit all-time highs, meaning now is a great time to tap into your home’s value with a home equity line of credit (HELOC). These are revolving accounts that allow you to draw out money for anything from

Oct 17, 2018 | Interest Rates Home Equity

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 15th, 2018

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 15th, 2018

Last week’s economic reports included releases on inflation, consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released. Inflation and Consumer Sentiment Dip The Commerce Department reported slower growth in inf

Oct 16, 2018 |

U.S. Wage Increases Could Help Home Buyers

U.S. Wage Increases Could Help Home Buyers

The struggle to achieve the American homeownership dream often feels like it happens in a vacuum. Everyday people work hard, save money and polish up their credit to get a low mortgage rate. But there are powerful forces at work that are far beyond each

Oct 13, 2018 |

Fall Outdoor Lighting Tips

Fall Outdoor Lighting Tips

Many people associate the fall months with cooler temperatures and changing colors. But another defining characteristic of fall is that the days become shorter. Yes, there’s limited daylight, as the sun rises later and sets earlier. Noting this, it

Oct 12, 2018 |

Foreclosure Rates Expected To Dip Below 12-Year Low

Foreclosure Rates Expected To Dip Below 12-Year Low

The record-setting pace of the U.S. economy continues to positively impact the housing market and home foreclosures now stand at an astonishing 12-year low. Coming off a GDP growth rate of 4.1 percent and a historic bull stock market run, everyday Americ

Oct 11, 2018 |