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Jumbo Loan Basics

Jumbo Loan Basics

The majority of homes around the country are purchased with the aid of traditional, conforming mortgage loans. Yet when home prices rise quickly, many markets have price tags that are too high for these standard loans. Enter the jumbo loan. What is a Jum

Nov 14, 2018 | Jumbo Loans Adjustable Rate Mortgages Fixed Rate Mortgages Purchasing a Home

30-year Mortgages vs. 15-Year Mortgages

30-year Mortgages vs. 15-Year Mortgages

The majority of American home buyers sign up for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages (FRMs) – the staples of mortgage lending. And yet there is another option that may serve many borrowers better: the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage. Both loans include an inte

Nov 07, 2018 | Conventional Loans Mortgages Mortgage

What is a Reverse Mortgage?

What is a Reverse Mortgage?

In the past decade, reverse mortgages have gained a lot of traction as a retirement tool. And yet, many people still do not understand reverse mortgages or their purpose. If you are one of those people, here’s what you need to know: What Is It? A

Oct 24, 2018 | Reverse Mortgages

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

How to Qualify for a Mortgage When Your Income Isn’t Steady

How to Qualify for a Mortgage When Your Income Isn’t Steady

Mortgage lenders love to see borrowers with consistent, steady incomes. But not all borrowers have jobs that send a paycheck every two weeks. Of course there are plenty of self-employed entrepreneurs, but there are also people who are depend on tips for i

Oct 10, 2018 | Purchasing a Home Conventional Loans

6 Facts about Private Mortgage Insurance

6 Facts about Private Mortgage Insurance

Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is a type of insurance that most borrowers are required to pay if they are not making a down payment of 20% or more. While you may think you understand the concept of insurance, if you have never bought a house before, you

Oct 03, 2018 | Conventional Loans