Home Loans

Important Statistics To Know When Searching For A House

“Buying a new home can be quite the undertaking, and in many ways, it’s a numbers game. Here are five stats, numbers and percentages you’ll need to be familiar with – to give you that winning edge…” Continue to original

It Is A Smart Investment To Own Your Home

“According to a recent Gallup poll, more Americans are beginning to view real estate as a viable long-term investment. Thirty percent of those surveyed early last month took this view, up from 25% just a year ago. Gallup credited an improving

What To Consider When Refinancing

“When interest rates drop, there’s often a surge in home refinancing. A low-interest-rate environment is bad for savers, but it can be great for those interested in refinancing a home or buying one. The good news is that interest rates are still

Pay Attention To Your Credit

“It’s a good time to think about the ins and outs of buying a house. One factor that can have a big ripple effect on your ability to qualify for a mortgage is your credit card habits. Not sure how

What To Do Before Buying A Home

The spring homebuying season is in full bloom, and odds are, if you’re reading this, you may be thinking it’s time to finally start looking for your first house. But before you dive in, it’s important to get your finances

Why It Is A Good Time To Purchase A Home

“If you’re wondering whether this summer is a smart time to buy a home, then let me cut to the chase. Thanks to still-historically low mortgage rates, housing may never again be as affordable as it is right now. At

Avoiding Homeownership Barriers

“Think you can’t buy a home? Think again. In November 2013, Trulia surveyed renters who want to buy a home, asking about the obstacles that hindered their goal. The survey respondents cited several barriers to buying a home, all of which are

Home Price Appreciation Continues

The Case-Shiller Index increased 0.19% month-over-month and 10.8% year-over-year. Home prices have increased the most in cities like Phoenix, Detroit, and San Francisco. There hasn’t been much growth in most Northeast, where judges must approve foreclosure. Image via Twitter/ShillerFeeds Continue

Fixed Mortgage Rates Are Lower Than Last Year

Freddie Mac released its Primary Mortgage Market Survey results. According to the results, fixed mortgage rates are lower this week than they were at this time last year. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.14%, while it was at 4.46% at this

How To Get The Best Home Loan Rates

Borrower advice website LoanLove.com has released a guide on getting a down payment on a home. Potential home owners are given advice on the requirements necessary for getting a down payments and factors that can affect rates. Image by Cameronnovak via Wikimedia

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