After closing on a home, buyers may be surprised to discover that their first regular mortgage payment is not necessarily due a few weeks later. Depending on the closing date, there can be a noticeable gap between receiving the keys and making that first payment. Understanding why can help new homeowners plan their finances during an already expensive transition.Mortgage Interest Works Differently Than RentRent is generally paid in advance. A payment made at the beginning of the month typically … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 21st, 2026
Expectations that the Federal Reserve would raise rates to combat significant inflation have come to pass, with a modest 0.25% increase in the rate. The Federal Reserve has stated that it remains committed to restoring inflation to its 2.0% target, which will likely include further rate increases in the future. The rest of the week featured a light economic calendar with very few impactful releases, leaving the Federal Reserve’s rate decision as the primary driver of market activity.FOMC … [Read more...]
How Buying a Home With Someone You Are Not Married To Changes the Financial Conversation
Buying a home with a partner, friend, sibling, or other person can make homeownership possible sooner and allow two people to combine their financial resources. But when two people who are not married purchase a home together, there are financial conversations worth having before they begin looking at properties. A mortgage may be shared, but income, debts, savings, credit profiles, and expectations about ownership can be very different. Applying Together Means Sharing the Financial PictureWhen … [Read more...]
What Happens to Your Mortgage Options When a Home Does Not Appraise as Expected?
You have negotiated a purchase price, your offer has been accepted, and the mortgage process is moving forward. Then the appraisal comes back lower than expected. For buyers, that can be unsettling, but a low appraisal does not automatically mean the purchase is over. What happens next depends on the contract, available funds, financing, and what the buyer and seller are willing to do. Why the Appraised Value Matters to Your MortgageMortgage financing is generally based in part on the property's … [Read more...]
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