NMLS: 2576 | CT LICENSE: 1101 | MA LICENSE: LS2576 | MI LICENSE: FR0023580 Tips for Getting a Low Down Payment on Your Mortgage
Due to the foreclosure crisis in the late 2000s, two percent down payments became the standard. Yet, starting in 2015, low- and no-down payment loans started making a comeback. Why the shift? According to a Trulia survey conducted over the…
Preparing to Have Your Debt-to-Income Ratio Evaluated
According to the new CFPB Mortgage Rules, borrowers applying for a mortgage must have a debt-to-income ratio of 43 percent or lower. While this change doesn’t differ from previous lending tactics, the number comes from calculating a borrower’s total monthly…
What to Expect for Mortgages and Buying a Home in 2014
The mortgage industry stands on the precipice of radical changes – modifications that are ultimately for the better but, in the short term, may actually slow down home sales. What finishes off 2013 sets the stage for 2014, with the…
Five Crucial Terms for the Mortgage Application Process
It’s inevitable to start the mortgage application process after you’ve worked with a Realtor®, selected a house, and now need financing to move forward. Yet, the process remains one of the most dreaded for potential homebuyers, and part of that…
Conforming Conventional Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise
Rates for conforming conventional loans continue to see increases. Percentages started going up close to a month ago, and while still historically low, they don’t look to be going down any time soon. According to an Associated Press report, Freddie…