Blog - Mortgage Basics

In case you hadn’t noticed, the cost to rent in the U.S. continues to rise, along with the cost of...

A lot has been written about President Trump’s plan for "extreme vetting" of immigrants and refugees...

If you watch TV, listen to the radio, or access the internet, it is virtually impossible to escape ads from...

Remember when former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke revealed that he was having trouble getting his...

If historically low interest rates and a generally positive lending atmosphere haven't been enough to get...

One of the biggest complaints about the housing market since the financial crisis has been the...

Ever wondered what Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is and what is does? Dan Green at The Mortgage Reports...

More than 11,000 complaints of mortgage fraud flooded the Federal Trade Commission in 2013, according to...

Bigfoot. JFK and the grassy knoll. Area 51. All are urban legends and myths (to one degree or another) that...

Buying a home and securing a mortgage in today's market is a bit more complicated than it was a generation...

Is blood thicker than water? How far would you go to help to help a family member buy their first home?...

So now that you've decided to buy a home, how can you avoid an unnecessarily long process between...

If you are considering buying a home (or will in the near future), here is a list you can use- the top 5...

When you are starting the mortgage approval process, the thought of a Mortgage Underwriter tearing through...

Mortgage brokers and lenders often receive calls from out of state customers that is relocating and needs...

When you are ready to make that next step and find a new place, should you buy or rent? It is a fairly...

There is no magic formula when determining how much home you can afford. Home affordability is uniquely...

Before you start the mortgage approval process, there are few simple steps you can take to make the...

The amount of your downpayment can depend on the type of loan you are applying for. It can be different for...

Have you had issues with properly handling credit in the past? Are your scores not quite where you would...

In today's current market, many Lenders and Loan Officers are seeing a trend of homes appreciating in...

"Should I get an FHA or Conventional Loan?" It is one of the most common questions we get as Loan...

What to Know Before Financing a Condo We are often asked if taking out a loan to buy a condo unit is any...

A Primer on Qualifying for a Mortgage Many prospective borrowers looking to finance a home may not be...