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Indoor allergens like dust mites, dander, mold, and insect feces can trigger allergies or breathing problems for millions of Americans. Allergens are carried in the air and can be found on all surfaces of the home. Allergy and asthma control starts in the home. There is no way to keep a home completely allergen free, … Continue reading Controlling Allergens In the Home
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has become so engrained in US real estate market that many people forget how beneficial these mortgages are. Before the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) was created in 1934, most loans would only allow 50% financing of the home price, which means that a hefty down payment was required to purchase a … Continue reading The 30-Year Fixed-Mortgage
It’s not as easy as it used to for first-time homebuyers to qualify for a mortgage. Although lenders and loan programs have tightened requirements for applicants, many first-time homebuyers can still obtain mortgages with good terms. This article offers tips to help borrowers to get the best mortgage deal possible. While these tips serve as … Continue reading Qualifying for a Mortgage
In real estate, loan-to-value (LTV) is the amount of money you are borrowing expressed as a percentage of the home’s value. Lenders will use the LTV ratio when you are purchasing or refinancing a mortgage. The LTV amount will change based on the type of loan you are looking for. With refinancing, the LTV will … Continue reading High LTV Mortgages
For many Americans, buying a home may be the biggest financial investment they make. Most home buyers need to take out a mortgage in order to purchase a home. The interest rate on the mortgage will determine the amount of monthly payments. Even a slight difference in rates can have a significant effect on the … Continue reading Shopping for a Mortgage
Many home buyers who are eligible to receive VA Loans may be surprised to find out how many great mortgage loan products are available to them. The maximum loan amount for a VA home loan is the amount of entitlement a VA loan borrower will receive without making a down payment. The maximum amount for … Continue reading VA Mortgages
Many homeowners wonder if and when they should refinance their home. With lenders offering rates under 4%, many people would jump at the chance to refinance their mortgage, yet some homeowners argue against refinancing while rates are low. There are two main reasons why homeowners don’t refinance when rates are low. Conventional wisdom says that … Continue reading Refinancing Your Mortgage
As a homeowner, you never want to encounter the damages brought on by natural disasters, but it’s something you have to prepare for. Fires kill more Americans annually than all other natural disasters combined. Preparing your home against the threat of a fire can not only save you money if disaster strikes, it can also … Continue reading Fire Prevention
What is home equity? Many homeowner’s see equity building as one of the biggest reasons to own a home. Simply put, equity is the amount of the house that you actually own. This can be figured out by finding the difference between the amount you owe on your mortgage and the market value of the … Continue reading The Basics of Building Equity
