Today’s higher mortgage interest rates have many homeowners hesitant to sell their houses and buy new ones. But the skyrocketing home prices of recent years mean that many of those owners are sitting on substantial...
Today’s higher mortgage interest rates have many homeowners hesitant to sell their houses and buy new ones. But the skyrocketing home prices of recent years mean that many of those owners are sitting on substantial...
Today’s mortgage interest rates are a good bit higher than those of a few years ago, and that’s keeping many buyers on the sidelines, waiting for a better rate. Should you wait until interest rates...
Today’s higher interest rates are squeezing would-be home buyers. Less than three years ago, rates were below 4 percent. Now they are above seven, and monthly payments have soared. This has driven home sales down...
If you are a homeowner behind on your mortgage payments, you may be able to extend the term of your mortgage to 40 years under a federal program that began May 8, 2023. The Department...
In its battle to tamp down inflation, the Federal Reserve has increased the interest rates banks charge each other, which ripples through other lending markets, including mortgages. Further increases are possible. Are you helpless in...
Several types of insurance can come into play if you own a home. One of them is mortgage protection insurance. What does this insurance cover? Should you buy it? Here’s what you need to know....
If you’re trying to get a mortgage, you may hear the lender refer to a broker price opinion. Is that the same thing as an appraisal, or a comparative market analysis? Not really. Let’s explore...
Significant financial misfortune may lead you to do the unthinkable: file for bankruptcy. You may fear that this means the American dream of homeownership is out of reach, but all is not lost. Homeownership after...
When you apply for a mortgage, your lender will have you complete the Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA). This form, designed by the federal government and used nationwide, can be daunting for first-timers. Being informed...
Special financial assistance is available for teachers seeking to buy a first home, refinance a home, or even repair an old home or add energy-saving improvements. This help translates to potentially lower closing costs and...
