Temecula/Murrieta Mortgage Rates: What Do I Really Qualify for?

On September 24, 2011, in Mortgage Rates, by Brad Yzermans

One of the most confusing things for a home buyer in Temecula, Murrieta or Menifee is trying to understand ‘What Rate Do I Qualify For?’  When asked, I tell people, “You don’t qualify for a mortgage rate, you choose the interest rate you want.” This isn’t auto financing where some used car salesman is trying [...]

Existing Home Sales Hit Five Month High

On September 22, 2011, in Home Buying Process, Mortgage Rates, by Brendan Fontaine

Sales of previously owned homes hit a five-month high in August, according to data from The National Association of Realtors. Existing-home sales spiked 7.7 percent to an annual rate of 5.03 million units, exceeding economists’ expectations. Total sales, including single-family, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops, were 18.6 percent higher than they were in August of last [...]

Now is the Time to Refinance in Maryland

On September 7, 2011, in Tips And Advice, by Bill Sohan

Mortgage rates have reached a historical low.  Now is the perfect time to refinance.  Rates are as low as 4.125 for 30 year and 3.75 for 15 year mortgages in Maryland.  This the best time to see how much $$ you can save!  For more information, please contact Bill Sohan at Academy Mortgage at 410-963-2308 or bill.sohan@academy.cc [...]

What Is A “Good Mortgage Rate”?

On August 29, 2011, in Mortgage Rates, by Anna Platz

It’s not uncommon for current and prospective homeowners to ask “Are mortgage rates good right now?” Similarly when evaluating a loan offer they might wonder “Is this a good mortgage rate?” It’s impossible to draw the line saying mortgage rates above a certain number are bad and below it they’re good – whether a mortgage [...]

Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Levels in New Jersey

On August 28, 2011, in Mortgage Rates, Video, by Tony Croft

Mortgage interest rates fell to the lowest levels on record last week in New Jersey and New York!  That goes for FHA and Conventional mortgage loans in the New York metropolitan area.  The fall in rates in recent weeks is in response to turmoil on Wall Street which makes this a great time to purchase a home [...]

How Many Times Can You Refinance A Mortgage?

On August 9, 2011, in Mortgage Programs, by Anna Platz

Homeowners often ask how many times they can refinance a mortgage loan. The short answer? There is no set limit to the number of times you can refinance the mortgage for a single property. If interest rates steadily drop lower and lower it’s not uncommon to see homeowners go through a series of no cost [...]

Maryland Home Buyer Seminar

Come to our Maryland Home Buyer Workshop on April 5th or April 7th at 7pm.  In just 60 minutes, you will receive the knowledge you need to buy in today’s market. Prospective buyers in Maryland will receive a realistic preliminary estimate of costs and required down payment and a mortgage pre-approval letter you can take to [...]

Video: Follow Up On Quarter Percent Effective Rise In FHA Mortgage Rates, Seattle, Bellevue, Lynnwood, WA

Video: Follow Up On Quarter Percent Effective Rise In FHA Mortgage Rates, Seattle, Bellevue, Lynnwood, WA Below is a video follow up to my post March 1, 2011. See how just a quarter percent can impact this buyers personal finances if they wait to act after April 18, 2011. For Additional Information Or To Get [...]

HUD Raising FHA Mortgage Rates by 0.25% – Seattle, Bellevue, Lynnwood, Washington Markets

On March 1, 2011, in Home Buying Process, Mortgage Payments, Mortgage Rates, Tips And Advice, by Chik Quintans

HUD Raising FHA Mortgage Rates by 0.25%  - Seattle, Bellevue, Lynnwood, Washington Markets …well effectively at least. HUD (Department Of Housing And Urban Development) recently released it’s MortgageeLetter 11-10 with the subject line: Annual Mortgage Insurance Premium Changes and Guidance on Case Numbers. Excerpt > Here is the stated Purpose: This Mortgagee Letter introduces a [...]

FHA Mortgage Loans, Who Are They For? – Seattle, Bellevue, Lynnwood, Washington Markets

On February 27, 2011, in Home Buying Process, Mortgage Programs, Tips And Advice, by Chik Quintans

FHA Mortgage Loans Seattle, Bellevue, Lynnwood, Washington The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) works a number of programs to promote home ownership. In most cases, FHA loans are mortgages aquired with the help of the FHA. With a small down payment as low as 3.5%, purchasers can buy a house. FHA loans make it easier for [...]