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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 09, 2015

November 9, 2015 by Rilian Ball

Last week's economic reports included releases on construction spending and several labor-related reports including ADP payrolls, Non-Farm payrolls, average hourly earnings and weekly jobless claims. Freddie Mac reported that mortgage rates rose as the national unemployment rate decreased to 5.00 percent. Labor Reports Show Mixed Results Key readings on employment showed mixed results as ADP payrolls decreased to 182,000 from September's downwardly revised reading of 190,000 private sector jobs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Federal Open Market Committee, Freddie Mac, Janet Yellen

How Are Pre-Qualifying And Pre-Approval Different?

November 6, 2015 by Rilian Ball

How Are Pre-Qualifying And Pre-Approval Different? Watch this video and it'll make sense. Pre-qualification is an informal way to see how much you maybe able to borrow. You can be 'pre-qualified' over the phone with no paperwork by telling a lender your income, your long-term debts and how large a down payment you can afford. Without any obligation, this helps you arrive at a ballpark figure of the amount you may have available to spend on a house. Pre-approval is a lender's actual commitment to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortagage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Aproval, Mortgage Tips, Video Tips

What Are the Advantages to Paying off Your Mortgage Early? Here Are a Few That Might Entice You

November 5, 2015 by Rilian Ball

If you're looking into fixed term mortgages, you might be wondering whether there's any reason why you should take the full term to pay off the loan. In a lot of cases, paying off a mortgage before it comes due is a great decision. If you're considering paying off your mortgage early, you'll experience a variety of benefits – here are just a few of them. You'll Save Thousands In Interest Payments By and large, the single biggest advantage of paying off a mortgage early is the money you'll … [Read more...]

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

Find Something Wrong During a Home Inspection? How to Discuss Repairs or Defects with a Seller

November 4, 2015 by Rilian Ball

When it comes to selling a home, it is a common belief that once the offer is accepted, there is nothing else to be negotiated. However, issues and obstacles that can arise during the home inspection can be a cause for discussion with the seller. Whether you're currently searching for houses or your offer has already been accepted and you're preparing for the next step, here are some tips in the event that the home inspection isn't up to par. Be Cautious About What You Say Without a doubt, … [Read more...]

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

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