Does the thought of repaying your mortgage for the next twenty-plus years leave you feeling a little down? Whether you've had your mortgage for weeks or years, accelerating your payments is an excellent option that can help get your mortgage fully paid off in a shorter time frame. Let's explore three great reasons to accelerate your payments so that your mortgage debt is paid down faster. You'll Be Debt-Free That Much Faster It may seem obvious, but it's worth stating that you'll be debt-free … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 10, 2022
Last week’s economic reporting included readings on construction spending, public and private sector job growth, and the national unemployment rate. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released. Construction Spending Falls in August The Commerce Department reported less construction spending in August as spending fell by -0.70 percent to $1.78 trillion as compared to July’s reading of $1.79 trillion. August construction spending was lower than the expected … [Read more...]
Current Servicemember or Veteran? 4 Reasons Why a VA Home Loan Is an Excellent Choice
Are you current or former member of the US military service who is looking to buy a new home? If so, you will be pleased to know that there are some special mortgage programs that are open to you. Let's take a look at five reasons why a mortgage backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs is an excellent choice when buying your new home. You Can Borrow Up To 100% Of The Home's Value You read that correctly! VA-backed mortgages are available to you even if you choose to put no money towards … [Read more...]
What Are Conditional Approvals?
As you take a look at potential houses for sale, what does it mean if you see a house with a conditional approval? Does that mean you can swoop in and purchase the house with a better offer? Even though a conditional approval doesn't mean that the sale is guaranteed to go through, it does mean that an agreement is in place. An Overview Of A Conditional Approval A conditional approval is an informal acknowledgement that an agreement is in place between a buyer and the lender; however, the lender … [Read more...]
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