Lenders often require borrowers to pay for private mortgage insurance (PMI) on top of their mortgage loan. PMI is a type of insurance that actually protects the lender, not the borrower, against default and loss. If the borrower contributes less than a 20
May 16, 2023 |
When you are ready to buy a home, one of your first items of business is to find a mortgage lender. As you start your search you may hear terms like “mortgage broker” and “mortgage banker.” What is the difference between these and
May 11, 2023 |
As you begin the mortgage process, you’ll have lots of terminology thrown at you that can be a little confusing. Two similar sounding terms that might have you perplexed are conforming and conventional loans. Are these the same thing? Here’s w
May 09, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
If you’re applying for a home loan, you’ve probably learned that there are many different types of mortgages. There are two major classes of home loans: conventional and government-insured. While both types have their role, consider this expla
May 04, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
After making all your mortgage payments for several years, you suddenly get a check in the mail from your escrow account. If you didn’t pay close attention during your mortgage closing, you may not even remember what an escrow account is. Here&rsquo
May 02, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
One of the important steps in the home-buying process is to have a title search conducted. The title is the legal ownership record of a property and it's important to make sure there are no prior claims, also known as liens, on the house that might cause
Apr 27, 2023 | Purchasing a Home