by John Evans | Mar 11, 2014 | Mortgage News
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? How do they determine that one borrower can take on a...
by John Evans | Mar 10, 2014 | Mortgage News
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. The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book report and...
by John Evans | Mar 7, 2014 | Mortgage News
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. Here are some mistakes to be avoided: Not Pre-Checking Credit Once a borrower makes...
by John Evans | Mar 7, 2014 | Mortgage News
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. A little bit of color will add a lot of fun and interest to your home design, but too much color can be overwhelming....
by John Evans | Oct 4, 2013 | Mortgage News
How the Government shutdown is affecting Mortgages. Good article
by John Evans | Oct 1, 2013 | Mortgage News
A recent study of US and UK home buyers, conducted by the London based Nationwide Building Society, found that more than 40% of people buying homes were confused by the jargon that lenders used to describe mortgages. When it comes to taking out a mortgage on your...