Mortgage Rates Move Lower on Weak Jobs Data
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released unexptected employment data this morning in the form of the “Jobs Report” resulting in…
What to Expect When You Apply for a Mortgage
You’re ready to make that big step into home ownership, which can be exciting, but if you’ve never gone through…
Home Values Show Increase, Signs of Recovery?
This week was marked by several indexes showing similar gains in housing prices, a change that every home owner has…
BuildFax? What is it and Why is it Free Until July 31st?
You’ve probably heard of CarFax, a service that enables you to get vehicle history reports before you purchase a car…
Mortgage Outlook for the Week of June 27, 2011
We start the week off in a positive direction for mortgage rates stemming from multiple positive economic events last week.…
Fixed and Adjustable Rate Mortgage Basics
With mortgage rates at some of the lowest levels in decades, many borrowers are considering whether a fixed rate or…
What Are Closing Costs?
When you’re ready to purchase home, it’s necessary to have some cash assets ready to cover the expenses that cannot…
Should You Spend The Full Mortgage Amount You’re Approved For?
When you’ve gotten a pre-approval from your mortgage lender, you’re ready to start shopping for a home. While your pre-approval…
High Cost Area Loan Limits Set to Expire September 30, 2011
Temporary loan limits were enacted as part of the economic stimulus package in 2008 to help homeowners in high-cost areas…
Mortgage Rate Outlook for Week of June 13, 2011
This week there will be key economic data coming out that will shed light on the state of inflation, housing,…