Monthly Archives: October 2011

October 27, 2011

Interest Rates

When is the Best Time to Lock? When it comes to mortgage loans and interest rates, it’s never a good idea to gamble. That’s why I typically advise my clients to lock in an interest rate at the earliest opportunity. … Continue reading →

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October 27, 2011

Understanding the Home Appraisal Process

Consumers are often baffled by the home appraisal process. They may feel their home is worth a certain dollar amount, and therefore, the appraised value doesn’t make sense to them. It is important to know that appraisal guidelines are dictated … Continue reading →

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October 27, 2011

Good news for FHA Loan Limits!

The Senate late Thursday approved an amendment to restore the $729,750 maximum loan limit on government-back mortgages for two more years.

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October 26, 2011

Choosing the Right Loan Program

Those who take property ownership seriously often look for options to build equity at a faster pace. An aggressive approach is to select a 15-year loan program over a 30-year mortgage. A 15-year loan works well for home buyers budgeting … Continue reading →

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October 21, 2011

Finding the Right Mortgage

Finding a mortgage that’s right for you should be easy. But there are often many different programs to choose from, as well as a myriad of ways to structure the loan in terms of the amount, term, payment, rate, closing costs…the list of … Continue reading →

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