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Refinancing Tips: 5 Questions to Ask Your Lender to Ensure You’ve Done Your Homework

November 17, 2015 by Rilian Ball

If you're looking to refinance your home, you're likely going to benefit from lower mortgage payments. But lower mortgage payments aren't the whole story with a refinance. A refinance plan may change several key terms of your mortgage agreement – which may work for or against you. Before you refinance, you'll want to ask your lender these five key questions – it'll help you ensure you're getting a deal you can afford. How Long Does It Take To Close? Closing a refinance isn't always … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, Refinancing

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 16, 2015

November 16, 2015 by Rilian Ball

Last week's economic releases included Existing Home Sales, Commerce Department Releases on Housing Starts and Building Permits and the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. Mortgage rates and new jobless claims were released according to their weekly schedule. Home Builder Confidence Holds Firm in April According to April's National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, home builder confidence held steady with a reading of 58 for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Freddie Mac, Housing Market Index, Mortgage Rates, National Association of Realtors

Expecting Children: How to Quickly Move into a Larger Home Before a Baby Arrives

November 13, 2015 by Rilian Ball

Starter homes are incredibly popular for young couples who plan to have a family in the future but don't need a large place yet. Life moves pretty fast sometimes and many couples find themselves expecting children before they have begun to look for the next home. This shouldn't be a problem, as moving into a larger home before the baby arrives can be a lot easier than it appears. Always Move Before The Baby Is Born There is a choice when upgrading a home for children: moving beforehand and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Moving Tips

Understanding the Principal Limit on a Reverse Mortgage and What Happens if You Reach It

November 12, 2015 by Rilian Ball

If you're considering applying for a reverse mortgage, you'll want to ensure you understand certain critical factors. One such factor is the principal limit. The principal limit will have a strong influence on your finances, which is why you'll need to ensure you know – before applying for your reverse mortgage – what your principal limit is. So how does a principal limit work, and how can you find out what yours is? Here's what you need to know. Principal Limit: The Maximum Amount … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, Reverse Mortgages

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