What’s More Important: Lower Home Prices or Mortgage Rates?

What’s More Important: Lower Home Prices or Mortgage Rates?

When buying a home, there are several factors that affect how much mortgage you can afford. Two of the most important are the property prices and current mortgage interest rates. Is it better to search for the absolute lowest rate or is it more helpful to

Jul 31, 2019 | Purchasing a Home Interest Rates

What is a Mortgage Servicer?

What is a Mortgage Servicer?

You recently closed on your mortgage loan and have been making your payments to your lender. Then one day, you get a letter in the mail informing you that your loan has been sold and you have a new mortgage servicer taking care of your loan. What does thi

Jul 24, 2019 | Conventional Loans

Energy Efficient Mortgage Program

Energy Efficient Mortgage Program

The federal government has aimed to help increase homeownership for decades. One of the Federal Housing Administration’s many programs to help Americans in their homeownership dreams is the Energy Efficient Mortgage program (EEM). Many homes, especi

Jul 17, 2019 | FHA Loans Government Loans

What is a Loan-to-Value Ratio?

What is a Loan-to-Value Ratio?

Once you get serious about buying a home or refinancing your current mortgage, you will probably hear the term “loan-to-value ratio” mentioned by your lender. What is this ratio and how does it affect your mortgage? Loan-to-Value Ratio D

Jul 10, 2019 | Credit

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July

We want to wish you a Happy Fourth of July! It is because of clients like you who believe in this great country and the dream of homeownership that we have reason to celebrate. "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men ar

Jul 03, 2019 | Mortgages

Can I Refinance Without Closing Costs?

Can I Refinance Without Closing Costs?

Mortgage refinance loans require fees and closing costs. Is there a way around those fees? Is it possible to refinance without paying closing costs? The answer is yes, although the rest of your loan will be affected. The typical fees associated with refi

Jun 26, 2019 | Refinancing a Home Closing Costs