Mortgage & Finance Archives | Page 20 of 79 | ThinkGlink
questions@thinkglink.com
TwitterFacebookLinkedinYoutube

Mortgage & Finance

A mortgage, or a home loan, can come in many different forms. A 30-year fixed rate, a 15-year fixed rate, an adjustable rate mortgage, a jumbo loan. And what about prepayment or foreclosure? The articles, blog posts, videos and radio shows on this page will answer all your mortgage questions and help you find the right mortgage for you.

You need to consider the fees and closing costs that you may be charged in obtaining a mortgage, the length of the loan and the amount of the loan. In addition, while the interest rate you obtain is quite important, you need to understand all of the other issues involved in obtaining a mortgage loan for your home or investment property.

Take a look at our hundreds of articles on our site. Some of these articles are listed below. These articles relate to obtaining a mortgage, finding a low interest mortgage loan, the difference between a fixed rate or ARM loan, whether to pay points to buy down your interest rate, and avoiding prepayment penal

How Much Home Can I Afford? Not Much, as Home Sales Fall Due To Affordability

By | March 22nd, 2017|

How much home can you afford to buy? Not as much as last year, it turns out, as existing home sales fall due to affordability and lack of inventory. The National Association of Realtors reported that existing home sales declined 3.7 percent in February to a seasonally adjusted rate of 5.48 million units. Economists polled [...]

Interest Rates Rising: Federal Reserve Ups Fed Funds Rate 0.25%

By | March 15th, 2017|

"Good afternoon. Today, the Federal Open Market Committee decided to raise the target range for the federal funds rate by 1/4 percentage point, bringing it to 3/4 to 1 percent. Our decision to make another gradual reduction in the amount of policy accommodation reflects the economy’s continued progress toward the employment and price stability objectives [...]

Own a Home? Top Tax Benefits of Homeownership

By | March 14th, 2017|

If you own a home, you're probably thinking about the top tax benefits of homeownership. But you may not know how your single biggest asset (your home) can help you save on your tax bill. You probably already know that your biggest asset could also help you save on your taxes. It's the "how" that's [...]

Mortgage Rates Trends 2017: Are Interest Rates Rising or Falling?

By | February 21st, 2017|

Are mortgage interest rates rising or falling in 2017? Home buyers and borrowers are wondering what the mortgage interest rates trend will be in 2017, so they can time their purchase or refinance. While trying to time mortgage market moves is dicey, the consensus from leading economists is that the outlook for interest rates won't [...]

FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium Reduction Rolled Back By President Trump

By | January 23rd, 2017|

The FHA mortgage insurance reduction of 0.25% would have saved 2 million borrowers an estimated $900 per year, according to documentation written by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). For homes costing $185,000, the typical borrower would save $500. While $500 in savings doesn't sound like a lot, when you're a first-time buyer [...]

Allied Home Mortgage, Whistleblowers and the Future of the Mortgage Industry

By | December 6th, 2016|

Last week, a federal jury in Texas imposed a nearly $93 million penalty against Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corp. and Allied Home Mortgage Corp. (now known as AllQuest Home Mortgage Corp.) and CEO Jim Hodge for issuing thousands of bad loans and leaving the Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the hook for [...]

Managing Mortgage Payments in Retirement

By | October 14th, 2016|

If you’re nearing retirement and still carrying a mortgage you’re probably worried about managing your mortgage payments in retirement. And, who could blame you? A new survey by the American Institute of CPAs found that retirees’ biggest concern is  running out of money, and your monthly mortgage payment, which typically includes your real estate taxes [...]

Paid off the mortgage? Don’t celebrate yet.

By | October 7th, 2016|

If you’ve paid off the mortgage, you might be ready to celebrate. Except don’t get too excited: While you’re done with the mortgage, and hopefully your home equity line of credit, you won’t be living in the house for free.   Here are four post-mortgage expenses every homeowner has to handle and a few things [...]

How Refinancing Your Mortgage Impacts Your Credit Score

By | March 23rd, 2016|

Refinancing your mortgage can be a way to change your loan terms. If you refinance, you may be able to get a better interest rate or shorten the length of your loan, which can potentially save you money over time. With mortgage interest rates hovering around 4 percent, your savings from refinancing may be significant—especially [...]

Buying a Home With a Not-So-Great Credit Score

By | March 21st, 2016|

A credit score at the lower end of the range can make it difficult to get a mortgage at today’s competitive interest rates—or to qualify for a mortgage at all. But there are several ways you can help improve your chances of qualifying for a mortgage at the best rates, including building a stronger credit [...]

see more posts

Archives

Recent Tweets