VA LoansOctober 30, 2015VA Loans For Second Homes And Vacation Properties JumpThe VA Home Loan Guaranty program is surging among aging military borrowers, who are using their GI Bill benefits to purchase second and retirement homes.
Real Estate NewsOctober 29, 2015Buying A Home Moves Beyond Just “Location, Location, Location”The old real estate adage -- "Location, location, location" -- may not be the most important piece of advice today's home buyers need to hear.
Mortgage StrategyOctober 28, 2015Consumers: “We Think Mortgages Are Too Hard To Get”A survey of 1,000 readers of TheMortgageReports.com shows that consumers think it's too hard to get a mortgage approved in today's mortgage market.
Mortgage ProductsOctober 18, 2015“Delayed Financing” Mortgage: Buy Today, Cash-Out TomorrowSpecial loan program lets buyers do a cash-out refinance the next day after purchase. No special requirements. Program review & complimentary rate quote.
VA LoansOctober 15, 2015Getting Approved For A VA Home Loan MortgageSince 1944, the VA Home Loan Guaranty program has offered 100% financing for eligible veterans and servicemembers. Get approved for a VA home loan.
Mortgage StrategyOctober 14, 2015Should You Use Home Equity To Pay For College?Home values are rising and so are college tuitions. In response, homeowners are turning to cash-out refinances to cover student costs. Is this a smart idea?
Mortgage StrategyOctober 13, 2015How Long Does It Take To Get A Mortgage Approved?How long does it take to get a mortgage approved? For home purchases, it may be longer than you think. Tips to speed thing up, plus access to today's live rates.
Mortgage StrategyOctober 13, 2015Infographic: Which mortgage should you choose?Today's home buyer has more mortgage choices than during any period this decade. Use this infographic to choose a mortgage from FHA, VA, USDA or conventional (non-government) programs.
InterviewsOctober 12, 2015TheMortgageReports.com Interview Series: Tom Woods, Chairman Of The Board, National Association of Home BuildersTheMortgageReports.com interviews Tom Woods, Chairman Of The Board, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). An in-depth look at the economy and U.S. housing.
Mortgage StrategyOctober 11, 2015So Many Mortgage Choices: Which Is Best For You?Have a plan to choose the best possible mortgage for your home, and to get the lowest mortgage rates possible. Clear advice for buying a home and getting a low mortgage rate.
Tax Law For MortgagesOctober 8, 2015Your Guide To 2015 U.S. Homeowner Tax Deductions & Tax CreditsU.S. homeowners are eligible for tax credits and tax deductions from the IRS. Maximize your tax return claims. Complimentary mortgage rate quotes available. Updated for 2015.
Mortgage RatesOctober 5, 2015Today’s Mortgage Rates Create Obvious Purchase, Refinance OpportunitiesMortgage rates are the lowest in 5 months, changing the math of "Should I buy a home?" and "Is now a good time to refinance?". What's your next best move?
Mortgage StrategySeptember 30, 2015Home-Buying Power Rockets To 70% Above Historical AverageWhen mortgage rates drop, it changes the answer to "How much home can I afford?". Deciding what you can afford, plus a live look at today's interest rates,.
Mortgage StrategySeptember 30, 2015How Much Money Do I Need To Buy A Home?Home buying costs vary from zero dollars to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on your loan and whether you're using seller concessions. Read more.
VA RefinanceSeptember 29, 2015IRRRL / VA Streamline Refinance Emerges As Popular Refi ChoiceThe Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) is helping homeowners take advantage of today's low mortgage rates. Analysis and live rate quotes.
About MortgagesSeptember 29, 2015How REALTORS® Can Comply With TRID, The “Know Before You Owe” RuleWith TRID rules requiring buyers to wait 3 days between receiving a final closing cost statement and going to closing, how to avoid unnecessary delays.
FHA Home BuyingSeptember 22, 2015FHA Loan Volume Doubles On Drop In MIP, Extra-Low RatesWith FHA MIP rates down 50 basis points (0.50%) and mortgage rate cheap, the number of homeowners using FHA loans has soared as compared to last year.
Mortgage RatesSeptember 21, 2015Should I Lock My Mortgage Rate? A Forecast Of The Week Ahead.Mortgage rates are falling, and have approached their best levels since May. Should you wait for rates to drop more, or is now the time to lock? Analysis of the market and what's ahead for the week.
Cities SpotlightSeptember 19, 2015Mayor Jacobson Talks About The Benefits Of Living In Post Falls, IDAn interview with the Mayor of Post Falls, Idaho, who talks about what it's like to live there, and how the city caters to local residents.
Cities SpotlightSeptember 19, 2015Mayor Kaptain Talks About The Benefits Of Living In Elgin, ILAn interview with the Mayor of Elgin, Illinois, who talks about what it's like to live there, and how the city caters to local residents.