Mortgages
What Is a Conventional Mortgage?
If you’ve started your home loan search, two mortgage types have probably risen to the top of your list: FHA loans and conventional loans. These are some of the most popular loans, […]
Freddie Mac BorrowSmart℠: The Smart Way to Get More Cash For a Home
Are you pinching your pennies to save up for a down payment or closing costs? The Freddie Mac BorrowSmart program can help you get cash to close, the smart way. Between rent, […]
Types of VA Home Loans
As a veteran, you have access to some very well-deserved perks. There are dining discounts at restaurants, ticket promos at the movie theater, and did you know you can even get a […]
How Do I Get My VA Certificate of Eligibility?
When it comes to getting your home financed with a VA loan, there are a lot of moving parts. But before the process can be set in motion, you need to get […]
What is a VA Streamline Refinance?
A refi sounds like a great idea. You’ve been thinking of saving on your monthly mortgage payments. You’re all in. But then, the memories of getting your first home loan start to […]
10 Key Players Involved in Getting a Mortgage
When it comes to buying a home or getting a new mortgage, you’ll never need to go it alone. Here’s a quick intro to the 10 mortgage and real estate pros you’ll […]
Assumable Mortgage: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know
We take on things that someone else has owned all the time. Think about it: used cars, antique furniture that just needs a good coat of chalk paint, and vintage designer bags. […]
Underwriting 101: The Basics of Mortgage Underwriting
Underwriting can be confusing. For one thing, underwriters don’t actually write anything. But don’t be scared away by the intimidating name. In a nutshell, underwriting is simply the part of the home […]
Should I Refinance My Mortgage? 5 Reasons to Say “Yes”
There are several factors to consider when asking “Should I refinance my mortgage?” and the pros and cons could fill a book. To save you some time, though, we got it down […]
CEMA Loans: What to Know Before You Refinance in New York
Are you a homeowner in New York looking to refinance? You’re in luck. We’ve got the inside scoop on a loan you should know about. It’s called the CEMA loan and it […]
Fintech: The Year in Review
At the end of 2017, the fintech industry seemed poised to make a big splash in the coming years. Here’s who made waves in 2018. Earlier this year we talked about the […]
Mortgage Crowdfunding: Good Idea or Slippery Slope?
If you’re short on a down payment, mortgage crowdfunding might be tempting. It’s a newer trend that’s popping up in the mortgage industry. But is mortgage crowdfunding a good idea or a […]