The amount of available home equity has recently hit all-time highs, meaning now is a great time to tap into your home’s value with a home equity line of credit (HELOC). These are revolving accounts that allow you to draw out money for anything from
Oct 17, 2018 | Interest Rates Home Equity
Mortgage lenders love to see borrowers with consistent, steady incomes. But not all borrowers have jobs that send a paycheck every two weeks. Of course there are plenty of self-employed entrepreneurs, but there are also people who are depend on tips for i
Oct 10, 2018 | Purchasing a Home Conventional Loans
A reverse mortgage is a great way to take advantage of the equity you have built up in your home. If your home equity is your largest asset, you are short on money and you do not have any other way to get the money you need for daily life, a reverse mortg
Oct 04, 2018 | Reverse Mortgages
Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is a type of insurance that most borrowers are required to pay if they are not making a down payment of 20% or more. While you may think you understand the concept of insurance, if you have never bought a house before, you
Oct 03, 2018 | Conventional Loans
Americans owe more today in student loans than ever before and student debt is continuing to rise. As these borrowers start into their careers and become homeowners, they may have the opportunity to consolidate their student loan debts with their home loa
Sep 26, 2018 | Mortgage Debt Consolidation
Many homeowners are eager to pay off or pay down their mortgages in order to save themselves money in interest charges. Many lenders have even anticipated this situation by offering buyers a bi-weekly payment program. What is a Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payment
Sep 19, 2018 | First-time Homebuyers Purchasing a Home Mortgage