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Variable-Rate VS. Fixed-Rate Mortgages – Which Is Better For Your Financial Situation?

February 19, 2021 by Rilian Ball

When applying for a new home mortgage, many loan applicants initially consider applying for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage. This is perhaps the most common and traditional type of mortgage available. It allows you to enjoy the opportunity to pay for your home over the course of 30 years with equal payments every month. While this is one option, there are actually multiple choices available. For some applications, a variable rate mortgage may be more advantageous. If you are comparing the options … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Interest Rates, Mortgages

Understanding The Key Factors That Affect Your Mortgage Interest Rate

February 18, 2021 by Rilian Ball

When you initially start shopping for a home mortgage, you may be drawn to advertisements for ultra-low interest rates. These may be rates that seem too good to be true, and you may gladly contact the lender or mortgage company to complete your loan application. However, the unfortunate truth is that all too often, mortgage applicants are unpleasantly surprised and even disheartened to learn that they do not qualify for the advertised interest rate. By learning more about the factors that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Interest Rates, Mortgages

The Top Tips For Impressing A Potential Buyer At Showings

February 17, 2021 by Rilian Ball

For those who are getting ready to put their home on the market, they want to make sure they get as much money as possible for their home. This means making a positive first impression. There is never a second chance to make a first impression. Therefore, homeowners need to make sure they do everything possible to "wow" potential buyers at open houses and showings. What are a few of the top tips that homeowners should keep in mind? Listen To The Agent Homeowners know their home the best. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Selling Home, Staging Home

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 15, 2021

February 16, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Last week’s scheduled economic reporting included readings on inflation, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech on U.S. labor markets, and weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims. Oil Prices Push Inflation Higher in January Rising oil and gasoline prices drove a jump in January’s consumer price index. Inflation rose 0.30 percent month-to-month, which matched analysts’ expectations. The year-over-year inflation rate rose to 1.40 percent but remained … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

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