Home ownership disparities between whites and minorities have been tracked by many different organizations for some time now. Mortgage companies have always insisted that they are not a part of the problem, stating that their lending decisions are fair and neutral. A new analysis of over 2 million mortgage applications from 2019 shows otherwise.…
If you are looking to take out a mortgage or getting financing for a home, you may be overwhelmed by the loan options. Learning the difference between all the loan types and trying to pick the best one for your situation can be easy if you know all the details.
Each loan has different benefits…
Recent world and economic events have left many people in a less than ideal financial situation. For those who own their own businesses as well as those going through a divorce or a life change, paying on a mortgage might be harder than it should be.
RefiNow is for those with higher-than-normal DTIs who need…
Prior to the pandemic, housing affordability was an American crisis. Minimum wage workers could not afford one bedroom apartments throughout most of the country. Most American workers live paycheck to paycheck, and it is easy to miss a few payments and wind up on the streets. Large homeless encampments and urban populations were already…
When you purchase a house, you will probably see two different interest rates, the mortgage interest rate and the Annual Percentage Rate. But what is the difference?
Both numbers represent the cost of borrowing money from the lender but are calculated differently. Understanding both terms when shopping for a mortgage is important so you can…
There are many reasons to refinance your home. Maybe you qualify for a lower mortgage interest rate or want to cash-out equity to make home improvements.
Whatever the reason, there are pros and cons to refinancing your home mortgage.
What is a Home Refinance?
A mortgage refinance is when you take out a new loan…
Getting pre-approval for a mortgage is often one of the most exciting times in your young life. If you’re looking for pre-approval, getting the mortgage can help you land your dream home. If you’ve already made a home offer, getting your mortgage approved means the sale can go through.
It’s time for a new chapter…
The American Rescue plan was the first priority for President Biden when he took office. A Democratic majority was able to pass the bill despite Republican dissent, and the new stimulus and relief package went into effect in March of 2020. One of the new programs that was created by this legislation is the $10…
Part of Biden's dream for America is a large expansion of green and renewable energy infrastructure. One way America can become more energy efficient and independent is by investing in technologies that save electricity. This could be as simple as adding more insulation to houses, installing energy efficient windows, or upgrading appliances.
To encourage…
Buying a home requires a down payment, something that not many buyers have sitting in their bank account. For many potential homebuyers, the down payment is the most difficult hurdle to get over, holding them back from getting the process started.
Below, we’ll take a look at the down payment, explaining what it is, how…