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There are a hundred little things to remember to do when you’re moving to a new home, especially if you’re leaving the city or state. It’s easy to forget something and end up overwhelmed on moving day. This is the ultimate moving checklist to make sure you budget your time wisely and arrive at moving … Continue reading Your Ultimate Moving Checklist
You’ve found a house that seems perfect for you and you’ve applied for a mortgage to buy the home. Then the bad news comes: Your lender has denied your mortgage application. Once you’ve gotten over the sting of rejection, what can you do to get your housing search back on track and improve your chances … Continue reading The Steps to Take After Your Application Is Denied
MARKET COMMENT Mortgage bond prices finished the week slightly higher which helped rates improve. Stocks experienced large up and down swings and mortgage-backed securities benefitted as a result. The US/China trade dispute escalated as major US tech companies suspended business with China based Huawei. The economic news was mixed as usual. Existing home sales were … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, May 27th, 2019
MARKET COMMENT Mortgage bond prices finished the week slightly higher which helped rates improve. Weak stocks the beginning of the week helped start the rate improvements. Financial markets focused on US and Chinese trade negotiations and tariffs. Weak retail sales figures Wednesday morning added to the improvements. Sales fell 0.2% versus an expected 0.4% increase. … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, May 20th, 2019
Homeowners want to feel supported, renewed, comforted and energized in their space. Feng shui is a key element in design that increases well-being and promotes good health. Many people have heard of feng shui but don’t understand how it works. It is basically the art of placement, and how the items that are in your … Continue reading How to Decorate with Feng Shui Like A Pro
Want to know a secret? You don’t have to be rich to buy a home or to qualify for a mortgage. Several mortgage programs exist that are designed to help people with low income achieve the dream of homeownership. If you’re interested in buying a home, but have a lower-than-average income, one of the following … Continue reading Mortgage Options for Those With Low Income
MARKET COMMENT Mortgage bond prices finished the week a tick or two lower which only put mild upward pressure on rates. The foreign demand for US Treasuries at the auctions this week was below average. However, stocks experienced some very large swings tied to uncertainties surrounding US and China trade negotiations. The data was mixed. … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, May 13th, 2019
If you’re looking to plant your roots in Tennessee communities known for scenic farmland or remote small-town charm, Mortgage Investors Group stands ready to help you buy that rural home of your dreams Thanks to the “Plant Your Roots” mortgage loan program, borrowers who meet set income requirements may be eligible to buy homes in … Continue reading Plant Your Roots Loan Program
MARKET COMMENT Mortgage bond prices finished the week near unchanged which kept rates in check. The data was mixed. Personal income was weaker than expected while spending was higher than expected. Core PCE inflation was unchanged versus the expected 0.1% increase. Consumer confidence was solid. ADP payrolls showed the economy added 275,000 jobs in April … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, May 6th, 2019
If you’re a homebuyer looking to purchase in Tennessee, have you checked out the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA)? Created in 1973 by the state’s General Assembly, the THDA provides support and programs to homebuyers, homeowners and renters throughout the state. THDA offers Mortgages With Heart. First Mortgages may be combined with THDA’s second mortgage, … Continue reading What Is the THDA Mortgage With Heart Program?
Closing on your home is a highly anticipated event. You’ve most likely spent a few months, or more, looking at homes, negotiating with sellers, and forging through the mortgage process. The appraisal is in, the home inspection is complete, and the loan has moved through processing and underwriting. Closing day is finally here; the day … Continue reading Closing On A House: What to Expect and How to Prepare
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Your First Home in One Year Moving out of your parents’ place. Ditching your loud, expensive apartment where you’re not building equity. Being able to decorate how you want. All of these circumstances fuel the daydream of buying your own house. You may not realize it, but the idea of … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Buying Your First Home in One Year
