As a first-time homebuyer, there may be many mortgage terms that sound foreign to you. For example, when you start looking at interest rates offered by lenders, they will often be accompanied by a number of “points” or “origination fees.” What are these e
Dec 15, 2021 | Purchasing a Home
When it comes to buying a home, you already know you’ll be dealing with home sellers and your real estate agent. However, there are many more people or parties involved in the full process. Here’s a rundown of the people you will likely work with when you
Dec 08, 2021 |
With U.S. home prices have jumped 20 percent in the past year, it is becoming increasingly harder for many Americans to buy a home on their own. To be able to break into the housing market, more and more buyers are going in together with siblings or paren
Dec 08, 2021 |
Before you are allowed to sign on the dotted line for a mortgage loan, your lender will require you to have homeowners insurance. This type of insurance protects your property (and the things inside) against damage and loss. It basically provides enough c
Dec 01, 2021 | Purchasing a Home
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Nov 24, 2021 |
The typical mortgage loan lasts 30 years and is amortized equally over that entire period, so that the borrower makes consistent payments, including both interest and principal. The last payment pays off the loan. However, there is a type of loan called a
Nov 17, 2021 | Refinancing a Home