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Making Sense of Today's Interest Rates

Making Sense of Today's Interest Rates

Mortgage interest rates have risen sharply in the past year, having bumped around the 3% -4% range for the last decade. After getting so accustomed to that range of rates, many borrowers are struggling with today’s level in the 6% span. However, his

Jun 13, 2023 | Interest Rates

Can My Lender Sell My Mortgage?

Can My Lender Sell My Mortgage?

After searching for the best mortgage lender, you might be surprised to get a letter soon after you close on your new home loan that states that your mortgage has been sold to a different company. You might wonder how that happened and if it is even allow

Jun 08, 2023 | Purchasing a Home

Should I Consolidate My Debts with a Mortgage Refinance Loan?

Should I Consolidate My Debts with a Mortgage Refinance Loan?

In today’s world it can be easy to rack up lots of high interest debt: credit card bills, student loans, auto loans, etc. If you are a homeowner, you may be able to consolidate all that debt and make it easier to afford with a refinance loan. Here&r

Jun 06, 2023 | Refinancing a Home

When Is a Mortgage Prequalification Helpful?

When Is a Mortgage Prequalification Helpful?

If you are starting the homebuying process, you may have heard that you should get a mortgage pre-approval, not a prequalification. And yet, mortgage prequalification wouldn’t exist if they didn’t serve a purpose. They simply serve a different

Jun 01, 2023 | Purchasing a Home

Understanding Mortgage Loan Origination Fees

Understanding Mortgage Loan Origination Fees

One of the things you’ll pay for when getting a mortgage loan is an origination fee. Here’s what you need to know about origination fees and why you pay them. What Is a Mortgage Loan Origination Fee? Origination means to create, so the loan or

May 30, 2023 | Purchasing a Home

What is a No Fee Mortgage?

What is a No Fee Mortgage?

There are plenty of fees to pay when you get a new mortgage loan. While there is no way to get around these costs, you may be able to avoid paying them upfront with a “no fee loan.” What Are Traditional Fees? With a standard home loan, borrowe

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