10 Mortgage Lenders to Consider for the Best Mortgage Rates (and Fees!)
March 20, 2021
Everyone likes a discount, right, even if itâs on a small one-time purchase that equates to a nominal amount. For one reason or another, it just feels like a win. Itâs obviously even sweeter if you get a discount on a big-ticket item, as the savings will be much larger. Better yet, how about a [&hellip
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Why You May Want to Switch Mortgage Companies
March 20, 2021
Loyalty? Not in the mortgage business. That is, if you actually want to save money on your home loan. A few years back, an HSBC survey revealed that 52% of U.S. homeowners âswitched providersâ (sorry, theyâre British) when obtaining subsequent mortgages. This was mainly driven (53%) by the desire to get a better deal, aka [&hellip
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15-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Just Hit Record Lows: Should You Consider One?
March 20, 2021
While 30-year fixed mortgage rates tend to steal all the headlines, 15-year fixed mortgage rates quietly reached record lows this week as well, per Freddie Macâs weekly survey. This morning, Freddie announced that the 30-year fixed fell to a new record low 2.65%, down from 2.67% last week. That was the first record low of [&hellip
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Mortgage Rates Climb But Linger Near Historic Lows
March 20, 2021
Mortgage rates have increased from historic lows, but not by much, as the coronavirus vaccine continues its rollout and the economy struggles to rebound from th
If a Mortgage Lender Reaches Out to You, Reach Out to Other Lenders
February 4, 2021
A lot of homeowners are looking to refinance their mortgages at the moment. Thatâs abundantly clear based on the record volume of refis expected this year, per the MBA. And while mortgage rates are in record low territory, thus making the decision to refinance an easy one for most, it still pays to shop around. [&hellip
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Itâs Taking a Really Long Time to Get a Mortgage Right Now
February 4, 2021
Similar to the increased waiting times to get a COVID-19 test these days, itâs taking an extended amount of time to get a mortgage to the finish line. The reason is simply unprecedented demand, just like those COVID-19 tests. The more people that need one, the longer the wait, period. This is the downside to [&hellip
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Mortgage Rates vs. a Potential War with Iran
January 25, 2021
Well, itâs a new year and it certainly didnât begin quietly. Might as well address the elephant in the room when it comes to your mortgage. This isnât the first time Iâve discussed the possibility of war and its impact on mortgage rates, with the last discussion centered on the Syrian conflict back in 2013. [&hellip
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An Alternative to Paying Mortgage Points
January 25, 2021
If and when you take out a mortgage, youâll be faced with an important choice. To pay or not pay mortgage points. In short, those who pay points should hypothetically secure a lower interest rate than those who do not pay points, all else being equal. Thatâs because mortgage points, at least the ones that [&hellip
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