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Understanding Mortgage-related Insurance

Understanding Mortgage-related Insurance

When you buy a home with a mortgage, you will be required to pay all sorts of insurance, including homeowner’s insurance, title insurance and private mortgage insurance. What are all these policies and why do you have to pay for them? Homeowner&rsq

Jun 03, 2020 |

Is Now a Good Time for a Reverse Mortgage?

Is Now a Good Time for a Reverse Mortgage?

As the COVID-19 pandemic has roiled stock markets over the past few months, many Americans in or nearing retirement may be worried about their investment portfolios. Without the possibility to earn more money, more retirees, seeing a reduction in their ne

May 20, 2020 | Reverse Mortgages

It's Harder Than Ever to Get a Mortgage Loan..

It's Harder Than Ever to Get a Mortgage Loan..

Mortgage rates are at record lows, but borrowers hoping to take advantage are running into the toughest mortgage loan standards in years. Over the past month, mortgage lenders have put in place higher credit-score and down payment requirements, and

May 13, 2020 |

How Long Does a Pre-Approval Letter Last?

How Long Does a Pre-Approval Letter Last?

Getting pre-approved before shopping for a new home is a smart idea, but what if you don’t find the right home quickly? How long does that pre-approval last? Pre-approval Defined Before going out with a real estate agent to look for the perfect pr

May 06, 2020 | Purchasing a Home Preapproval

What You Need to Know About Mortgage Forbearance

What You Need to Know About Mortgage Forbearance

If you are one of the 22 million Americans who have filed for coronavirus-related unemployment in the past few weeks, you may also be wondering if you are going to be able to make your mortgage payments. If your income has vanished or been reduced due to

Apr 22, 2020 | Mortgage Advice Credit

How to Buy a Home During COVID-19

How to Buy a Home During COVID-19

With most of the country on shelter-in-place orders due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, the homebuying process has undergone plenty of changes for those still looking to get into a home of their own. Buyers, sellers and real estate agents have had

Apr 08, 2020 | Purchasing a Home