Utah Mortgage Rates Continue To Drop

On November 12, 2010, in Mortgage Rates, by Mike Harrison

Great news for Utah home buyers and owners who are watching mortgage rates.

The 30 year fixed rate has dropped once again to its lowest level ever according to the Freddie Mac data. Freddie has compiled mortgage interest rate data since 1971 by taking the average interest rates posted from several major mortgage lenders.

Is refinancing to lower your rate in your best interest?

On June 1, 2010, in Refinance Process, by Mike Harrison

To find out if refinancing is in your best interest you will need to do some math. You will want to calculate the net benefit of refinancing. In the article we are going to focus on the net benefits of refinancing from the standpoint of lowering your interest rate. It can be a challenging task if you do not [...]

Going Going….. USDA Rural Housing Program

On May 4, 2010, in Tips And Advice, by Mike Harrison

It has been big news about the USDA Guarenteed Rural Housing Program running out of money. There are still funds available, but it is going fast! Total Available Funds: $680,382,774 Available for Purchase: $599,675,847 Avaialbe for Refinance: $80,706,927 Congress is working on allocating more money for this program. A bill that would do just that [...]

Map of Provo Homes Eligible for a $20,000 Grant

On March 17, 2010, in Mortgage Programs, Tips And Advice, by Mike Harrison

This is a live map of Provo Utah homes that may be eligible for a $10,000 Loan in Provo or $20,000 Home Purchase Plus grant. The map shows the Provo Utah Redevelopment Area also known as the Pioneer Area. It covers the Maeser, Franklin, Dixon, South Joaquin, Timp and a portion of North Park Neighborhoods.You [...]

Help me with my grant please!

On March 17, 2010, in Mortgage Programs, by Mike Harrison

Help me with my grant please!

Rural Housing Property Eligibility Form

On March 15, 2010, in Tips And Advice, by Mike Harrison

Is your property eligible?

Benefits of an FHA Loan in Cedar City UT

On March 13, 2010, in Tips And Advice, by Steve Lines

Buyers in Cedar City UT have rediscovered the benefits of the FHA mortgage.

How to get a $20,000 grant for your Provo Mortgage

On January 7, 2010, in Tips And Advice, by Mike Harrison

Provo City Redevelopment Agency will give you a mortgage grant up to $20,000 for  first time home-buyers and buyers who have owned a home before. Your Provo Mortgage grant will come in the form of  a 0% interest, deferred payment loan. There is no payment due as long as you own and live in the [...]

Utah County is offering up to $15,000 in Government Grant Money for Utah Homes

On January 7, 2010, in Mortgage Programs, Tips And Advice, by Mike Harrison

Utah County housing is offering interest free (0%) government grant money for thousands of homes in certain cities. This Utah County grant is up to $15,000! If you are purchasing a home in Lehi, Lindon, Orem, Payson, Pleasant Grove, Spanish Fork, Springville, and unincorporated Utah County you may qualify for this Utah Home Grant Money. This grant [...]

Orem Mortgage grant money available

On September 1, 2009, in Tips And Advice, by Mike Harrison

Your Orem Mortgage may qualify for free government grant money. There are several different government institutions that can help you with your mortgage in Orem. Most of the programs target First Time Homebuyers and will pay for down payment and/or closing costs. They will have income restrictions and sometimes purchase price limits. Utah County offers [...]