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Am I Ready to Buy a House? 8 Questions to Help You Decide
So youâre asking yourself, am I ready to buy a house? Well, youâve come to the right place. Weâve laid out 8 questions to help you determine if youâre finally ready to become a homeowner.
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Your Ultimate List of Federal Program Extensions for 2021
Thereâs no doubt about it: 2020 was a dumpster fire. To help throw some water on the flames, the federal government passed a lot of programs to provide financial assistance for people facing tough times due to the pandemic. The aid is far from comprehensive, but at least it helps plug the leaking holes a […]
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What Does a Builder’s Warranty Cover?
Builders’ warranties vary greatly, so it’s important that homeowners take the time to learn what’s covered.
6 First Time Home Buying Myths Debunked
Find out 6 home buying myths to avoid when buying your first home. From needing a 20% down payment to having a great credit score, we’ll debunk these myths and more, to make home buying easier.
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InterFirst Mortgage Review: A Private Equity-Backed Lender Looking to Grow
Today weâll examine âInterFirst Mortgage,â which bills itself as a private equity-backed mortgage originator that is motivated to grow. Their game plan is to acquire consumer-direct call centers and âstrategically located licensed conforming/government wholesale mortgage operationsâ throughout the United States using their available capital. While they briefly placed operations on hold in 2017 in light [&hellip
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VA loan refinance scams and how to avoid them
Mortgage scams are real and they often veteran homeowners. Here are the most common VA loan refinance scams and how to avoid them.
How low can we go? 30-year mortgage rate charts tell the story
30-year mortgage rates chart with average 30-year rates since 1972. Rates have been dropping, but can they go lower still? Find out here.
Best Mortgage Lenders for FHA Loans 2021 â Forbes Advisor – Forbes
Best Mortgage Lenders for FHA Loans 2021 â Forbes Advisor Forbes
Loans Still Taking 2 Months to Close as Refi Demand Stays Strong
Posted To: MND NewsWire
The interest rates on 30-year fixed rate mortgages originated in December reached an all-time low in ICE Mortgage Technology’s (formerly Ellie Mae’s) records, an average of 2.93 percent and a 4-basis point decline from the November rate. The company, in its monthly Origination Insight Report , said the note rate for all three loan types it tracks, FHA, Conventional, and VA, were all below 3.0 percent for the second straight month. FHA and Conventional loans dropped to 2.94 and 2.96 percent, respectively. Each averaged 2.99 percent the prior month. The VA rate fell from 2.72 to 2.66 percent. Refinances continued to dominate at 60 percent of originations , down 1 percentage point from November but up from 46 percent a year earlier. The outsized share was skewed toward conventional loans at 68…(read more)