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How Do Mortgage Lenders Decide How Much You Can Borrow?
When you visit your lender to get a mortgage for your home, they will tell you the maximum amount that you are allowed to borrow. But how do they reach this total and what factors do they take into consideration?
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 10, 2014
Last week’s economic news included construction spending and the CoreLogic Home Price Index for January. Reports for February included ADP Employment, Non-Farm Payrolls and national unemployment data.
Don’t Make These Mistakes When You Want To Get A Home Loan
Getting a home loan can be a challenging process, and a finicky one. Qualifying can be challenging and once a buyer gets approved, it can be surprisingly easy to derail the process.
How To Add Color To Your Home Decor Without Going Overboard
There is a fine line between adding color to your home décor and using too much color, so that you feel like you are living inside a rainbow.
Highest Year-Over-Year Increase In Home Prices Since 2005
Two major indicators of home price trends showed a slowing momentum for home prices in December.
What Is A Mortgage Pre-Qualification?
A mortgage pre-qualification is an initial estimate of what type of mortgage a borrower could get. It is limited, though, because it’s only based on what the borrower tells the lender, which might not be the same as what the lender finds out when it goes through a full process of analyzing the borrower and his credit.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 3, 2014
Last week’s economic news was mixed, with new home sales increasing and weekly jobless claims higher than expected.
Case-Shiller and FHFA home price reports reflected slower growth in home prices. Mortgage rates moved higher for the third consecutive week.
How To Make Your Home Look More Luxurious On A Budget
Have you been looking through home decor magazines and gazing with wonder at the gorgeous homes inside? Do you want to add a touch of elegance and luxury to your home, but you are on a tight budget?
Case Shiller Price Index Shows That It’s A Buyers Market
Two major indicators of home price trends showed a slowing momentum for home prices in December. The S&P Case Shiller 10 and 20 city indices reported that of 20 cities tracked, home prices were lower in December than for November.
How Can I Get A Cash-Out Refinance Using An FHA Loan?
While homeowners typically equate the FHA loan program with low-down payment mortgages, FHA refinances are also available.
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