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How Do Mortgage Lenders Decide How Much You Can Borrow?

September 3, 2020 by Rilian Ball

When you visit your lender to get a mortgage for your home, they will tell you the maximum amount that you are allowed to borrow. But how do they reach this total and what factors do they take into consideration? How do they determine that one borrower can take on a bigger mortgage than the next? This decision is made by mortgage companies by considering a wide range of factors, including your credit information, your salary and much more. Here Are Some Of The Common Ways That Lenders Determine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Debt To Income Ratio, Mortgage Lenders, Percentage Of Gross Monthly Income

Keep The Dream Of Owning A Home Alive

September 2, 2020 by Rilian Ball

For many people, owning a home is their dream. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the entire country and has left many people wondering if they can still afford to own a home. While this might put some things on hold, there are steps that everyone can take to keep the dream of owning a home alive. Get Pre-Approved For A Mortgage The first step that you should complete if you would like to own a home is to get pre-approved for a mortgage. The pre-approval process will give you a firm idea of what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Ownership, Mortgage

The Top 3 Reasons To Invest In A Reverse Mortgage

September 1, 2020 by Rilian Ball

For seniors who have equity built up in their home, they might have heard about something called a reverse mortgage. There are plenty of TV commercials for reverse mortgages; however, there is still a lot of confusion regarding what they are. Simply put, many seniors have already paid off their homes completely. With a reverse mortgage, people can access the equity they have in their home and use this as a quick source of cash. Then, they can pay back this loan when they can without giving up … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Mortgage Loans, Reverse Mortgage

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 31, 2020

August 31, 2020 by Rilian Ball

Last week’s economic news included readings from Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, along with data on new and pending home sales. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new and continuing jobless claims were also published. Case-Shiller: Home Price GrowthHolds Steady in June National home prices grew at a seasonally-adjusted annual pace of 4.30 percent in June, which was unchanged from May’s year-over-year growth rate for home prices. The 20-City Home Price Index rose by 3.50 percent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Economic News, Mortgage Rates

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