What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 19, 2202

December 19, 2022

Last week’s economic reporting included readings on inflation, retail sales, and the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Fed Chair Jerome Powell held his scheduled post-meeting press conference and weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.

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Are Firefighter Mortgages Legit?

December 15, 2022

As a firefighter, you put your life on the line every day. You are there when people need you the most, and you might be wondering how you can finance a home.

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How Do I Know If It’s a Good Idea to Refinance My Mortgage?

December 14, 2022

Are you interested in paying less per month on your mortgage? Or perhaps you would prefer if your mortgage was paid off a couple of months – or years – faster? If you are a homeowner with a mortgage, one option that is open to you is refinancing. In today’s post, we will explore the topic of mortgage refinancing and how to know if it is a good idea.

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How To Finance A Home Renovation

December 13, 2022

The housing market continues to be very competitive, so you may have to be a bit more flexible with what you are looking for.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 12, 2022

December 12, 2022

Last week’s scheduled economic reports included preliminary monthly readings on inflation and consumer sentiment along with weekly reporting on mortgage rates and jobless claims.

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Buying a Home in a Fire Risk Area: Here’s What You Need to Know

December 9, 2022

Outside of the significant financial responsibility of delving into home ownership, there can also be a lot of other risks involved that you may not have thought about as a new homeowner. While the requirement of homeowner’s insurance is well known and guarding your house against theft can be commonplace, if you happen to be living in an area that’s at high risk of fire, here are some things to consider beforehand.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Refinancing a Traditional Mortgage to a FHA Mortgage

December 8, 2022

Refinancing a mortgage can provide a homeowner with many benefits, and many are interested in refinancing their traditional mortgage into an FHA mortgage to take advantage of low interest rates. Depending on the specific circumstances, this step may lower the monthly payment, reduce interest charges, adjust the loan term so that it is more beneficial for achieving financial goals and more.

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Landlord Squeezing You for yet Another Rent Increase? It’s Time to Buy a Starter Home

December 7, 2022

Did you just get your annual notice that the rent is going up? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of renters are seeing more and more of their income drained away due to higher rents. To make matters worse, every dollar in rent is one that you are not saving, investing or using to build your net worth. If you’re feeling the pinch of higher rents, it might be time to buy your first starter home.

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5 Ways That a Mortgage Can Be a Huge Benefit to Your Financial Future

December 6, 2022

For many people, investing in a house is one of the most important purchases they will make in their lifetime. However, alongside having the comfort of your own home, there are many financial benefits associated with buying in. If you’re currently perusing the market for opportunities, here are some reasons to consider investing a little sooner.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 5, 2022

December 5, 2022

Last week’s economic news included readings on home prices, inflation, and data on public and private-sector jobs. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.

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