At 8:30 AM on the first Friday of every month - the US Jobs Report comes out. The Non-Farm Payroll numbers, hours worked per week - and a ton of other stuff is included in the report, and we are …
5 Things To Do Before You Apply For A Mortgage
When you sign a lease, and you think, "I'm hoping this is the LAST time I'm signing a rental agreement - I'm ready to buy a house," it's probably time to think about talking to a loan officer. There …
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First Time Home Buyer Tips To Understanding Real Estate Abbreviations
I wouldn't understand everything that was being said between employees at a Computer / Internet Company - and I don't know why those of us in the Real Estate / Mortgage Industry expect someone from …
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Fannie Mae Loans Require More Down Payment Starting November
This post is somewhat out dated. Effective at the end of March, 2015 - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will once again KEEP a 97% option available for home buyers. UNTIL that time - this post is …
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USDA Loans Expired Rate Lock In Dates
We received an email today from our "home office" that basically says the news from the Government Shutdown could be bad news for mortgage rates. This is especially important for folks who are …
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First Time Home Buyer: After You Write A Contract On A House
We work with many first time home buyers, and folks who have not been in the position of buying a house in a while. After you write a contract, there are some things you can do (or not do) that will …
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