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Which Home Equity Loan Is The Best Option?

February 9, 2022 by Rilian Ball

There are a number of significant advantages that come with homeownership, and one of the biggest advantages is the ability to take out a home equity loan. As homeowners pay off the mortgage, the amount of equity in the house increases. Homeowners can borrow against the equity in their house to fund other projects. For example, homeowners could borrow against home equity to complete a home renovation, pay medical expenses, or pay down student loans. The most common home equity loans include … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: HELOC, Home Equity, Mortgage

Analyzing The Closing Disclosure: What Everyone Must Know

February 8, 2022 by Rilian Ball

It is exciting to hear that an offer has been accepted, and many homeowners are ready to move into their new houses as quickly as possible. At the same time, homeowners must take the time to review all documents associated with the purchase. Purchasing a house is a major financial decision, and homeowners need to understand what their obligations are. That is where the closing disclosure is critical. What type of information is included in the closing disclosure, and what do homeowners need to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage Documents, Mortgage Explained, Mortgage Fees

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 7, 2022

February 7, 2022 by Rilian Ball

Last week’s economic reports included readings on construction spending and labor-related reports on jobs and the national unemployment rate. Weekly data on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also published. Residential Con The Commerce Department reported overall construction spending rose by 1.30 percent in January, which was the largest increase since April of last year. Private residential construction spending fell by 0.30 percent in January; this was the sixth consecutive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Financial Report, Jobless Claims

How To Deal With An Appraisal Gap

February 4, 2022 by Rilian Ball

The vast majority of people will need to go through a mortgage lender when purchasing a home. One of the last steps in the purchase process is the home appraisal. The lender wants to make sure they are not lending more money than the house is worth. If the appraisal value comes in above what the buyer is paying, then the buyer is happy because they might be getting a great deal. On the other hand, if the appraisal comes in below what the buyer is paying, this can be frustrating. What is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Appraisal, Mortgage, Valuation

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