Last week’s economic reporting included readings on month-to-month and year-over-year inflation and the minutes of the most recent meeting of the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee. The University of Michigan published its preliminary consumer sentiment reading and weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released. September Inflation Readings Provide No Relief Inflation rose by a month-to-month pace of 0.40 percent in September as costs for … [Read more...]
A Non-QM Mortgage: What Does This Mean?
If you are interested in purchasing a house, you need to review all of the offers available. The vast majority of loan officers are going to talk about something called qualifying mortgages, which is usually shortened to QM. You may be asking, what is a non-qualifying mortgage? This is usually shortened to Non-QM, and it simply means that the loan does not conform with the rules and regulations put in place by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, usually shortened to CFPB. What are the … [Read more...]
Finding The Best Mortgage Deal: What To Do
You have worked hard for your money, and you probably want to save as much of it as you possibly can. That means you need to find the best possible mortgage deal you can. What are a few steps you should take if you want to get the best loan terms possible? 1. Get Plenty Of Estimates You need to get a lot of estimates from different types of lenders. Examples include private mortgage companies, commercial banks, and credit unions. If you have a real estate agent, you may want to see if they can … [Read more...]
How to Use a Mortgage to Buy a Home After Going Through a Bankruptcy
While it is sometimes the best option to get your finances repaired, the bankruptcy and following discharge period can be tough. However, while it may delay things for a couple of years, the good news is that even a bankruptcy won't stop you from borrowing a mortgage to buy a home. In today's article, we will share some insight into how you can get a mortgage loan after going through bankruptcy. Step 1: Get A Professional Credit Assessment Once your Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy has been … [Read more...]
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