Mortgage Rates
FICO Scores and Your Mortgage: How to Bump Your FICO Score to Secure a Better Mortgage Rate
Is your credit score holding you back from getting the best rate on your next mortgage? Here are a few easy and effective tips to help you get your credit score to where you want it to be.
Read More3 Reasons Why the Lowest Mortgage Interest Rate Isn’t Always Your Best Option
One of the more common methods that home loan applicants use to find the best loan program available is to compare interest rates, but choosing the lowest rate possible is not always the best option available. In fact, in some cases, it may be one of the least advantageous options when all factors are considered.
Read MoreVariable-Rate VS. Fixed-Rate Mortgages – Which Is Better For Your Financial Situation?
If you are thinking about applying for a mortgage, it is important that you consider all of the options carefully and that you understand the key differences between them. Let’s compare variable-rate and fixed-rate mortgages to see which might be the best in your situation.
Read MoreUnderstanding The Key Factors That Affect Your Mortgage Interest Rate
When you initially start shopping for a home mortgage, you may be drawn to advertisements for ultra-low interest rates. However, the unfortunate truth is that all too often, mortgage applicants are unpleasantly surprised and even disheartened to learn that they do not qualify for the advertised interest rate.
Read MoreHow Low Can They Go: With Mortgage Interest Rates Low, Should You Refinance?
Do you have a mortgage? In today’s blog post we’ll explore the topic of mortgage refinancing, including when you should consider refinancing and how to take advantage of low interest rates.
Read More5 Key Factors That Affect Your Mortgage Rate
Many first time home buyers often wonder what factors determine their mortgage rate. Is it their credit score? Is it the type of loan chosen? Is it the size of the loan?
Read MoreWhat’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 29, 2018
December sales of previously-owned homes dipped to an 18-year low with a reading of 5.57 million sales on a seasonally-adjusted annual basis. Pre-owned home sales were expected to reach 5.73 million homes based on November’s downwardly- revised reading of 5.78 million sales. December sales were 3.6 percent lower month-to-month, but were 1.10 percent higher year-over-year.
Read MoreWhat’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 22, 2018
Last week’s economic news included readings on home builder confidence, housing starts and building permits issued. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released; the week wrapped with the University of Michigan’s report on consumer sentiment.
Read MoreWhat’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 16, 2018
Consumer prices fell from November’s reading of 0.40 percent growth to o.10 percent growth in December, which matched expectations. The Core Consumer Price Index, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, dropped to 0.30 percent from November’s growth rate of 0.40 percent. Analysts expected a Core CPI reading of 0.20 percent for December.
Read MoreWhat’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 8, 2018
Last week’s economic reports included readings on construction spending, minutes of the most recent meeting of the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee. Labor reports including ADP, Non-Farm Payrolls, and national unemployment were released along with weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.
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