When it comes to getting a home loan, it’s important to understand what your APR or annual percentage rate is and how it can affect your mortgage. This will impact the type of loan you choose and how much you’re going to spend throughout the life of the loan. That is why the cost of […]
FAQs About How the Federal Reserve and Other Factors Can Impact Your Mortgage Rates
Over the past several months, you may have heard that the Federal Reserve lowered its interest rate and that mortgage lending rates have dropped to historic lows. How are mortgage rates affected by the Fed and what other factors can interest them? These and other questions can help you determine the best time to finance […]
How Is Your Mortgage Affected By The Annual Percentage Rate?
When it comes to getting a home loan, it’s important to understand what your APR or annual percentage rate is and how it can affect your mortgage. This will impact the type of loan you choose and how much you’re going to spend throughout the life of the loan. That is why the cost of […]
What You Need to Know About the Adverse Market Refinance Fee
As of December 1st, 2020, the FHFA (Federal Housing Financing Agency made certain refinancing loans subject to what is known as the Adverse Market Refinance Fee. This newly created fee could impact refinancing costs for some homeowners. As it currently stands, the fee will apply to conforming conventional mortgages with balances over $125k. A conforming […]
Home Buying Tips for 2021
It’s safe to say that the home buying landscape in 2021 won’t look anything like it did in normal times over the past few years. First of all, we’re still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. So, instead of open houses throughout numerous Stockton neighborhoods, you’ll need to search home listings online and watch virtual home […]
Is Your Personal Information Safe When You Apply For A Mortgage?
People are often overwhelmed by the amount of paperwork involved when applying for a home mortgage. Even more disconcerting is the fact that you have to provide that lender with your bank account, Social Security number, tax documents, and other highly sensitive personal information. Obviously, this isn’t the kind of information that you want just […]
What’s the Difference Between A Mortgage Banker Or Direct Lender And A Mortgage Broker?
The mortgage industry is comprised of companies and individuals that assist people in getting home loans, namely mortgage bankers or direct lenders and mortgage brokers. Although they both provide the financing that prospective home buyers need, they are quite different. The direct lender or mortgage banker is a bank, credit union, or financial institution that […]
5 Ways to Tell If You’re Ready for Home Ownership
Owning a home is not just something to take pride in, it’s the biggest investment you’ll make in your lifetime. So, how do you know if you’re ready for this? While there are several benefits to owning a home, this is a huge financial responsibility. Benefits of Buying a Home Still not sure if you’re […]
What Does 2021 Hold for California Housing?
Here in California, it’s been a strange and bumpy few months in housing. At the beginning of the year, we were churning along with a lot of activity and rising home prices, looking like our housing momentum was continuing. Then came COVID-19 and our state locked down, throwing housing into a bit of a limbo […]
Rates Hit a New Low! Is Now the Best Time to Get a Mortgage?
30-year fixed rates fell to historic lows last week. But will that continue in this crazy marketplace? Last week, Freddie Mac announced their historic rate drop which brought 30-year fixed rates to an all-time low of 2.98%. This is the lowest ever recorded in their history. But we have seen consumer mortgage rates do some […]
