During the early 2000s, getting a mortgage was hardly difficult thanks in great part to lax lending standards. This practice eventually resulted in a bubble forming within the nation’s housing market - which, we are all aware, subsequently burst. Ever since then, the pendulum has swung the other way ... » Learn More about Do you possess ‘average’ credit? If so, finding a mortgage can be tough
4 Suggestions for Buying a Fixer-Upper
Let's say the your dream home just happens to have ancient wiring as well as a cracked foundation? So you’ve set your sights on a home that, to say the least, requires a little repair work. The steps are creaky, and you’ve noticed a leak (or three). Still, your mind is made up. What’s a love-struck ... » Learn More about 4 Suggestions for Buying a Fixer-Upper
Loan problems and misrepresentation declines nationally
Low interest rates and far better loan processing have produced the smallest national degree of loan defect and misrepresentation in the recent past, according to First American Financial Corp. The financial firm’s Loan Application Defect Index shows defect and fraudulent information submitted on ... » Learn More about Loan problems and misrepresentation declines nationally
Showing Your Home? Here’s 6 Suggestions to Keep It Tidy
Keeping your home appearing like a furniture showroom for long stretches is difficult. Here are a few suggestions to keep your house ready for a showing while you're still living there. Showing Your Home? Here's 6 Suggestions to Keep It Tidy 1. Attack the clutter As you prepare your home for ... » Learn More about Showing Your Home? Here’s 6 Suggestions to Keep It Tidy
U.S. is going to continue HARP home loan package
Seven years after the federal government first offered an option to help some homeowners refinance into more cost-effective mortgages, the program will be extended yet again, and plans for a new refinancing program will be completed. The Home Affordable Refinance Program, or HARP, already has been ... » Learn More about U.S. is going to continue HARP home loan package