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Cory Thompson February 1, 2022

5 Uncommon Mortgage Terms You Need to Know

When it comes to finding a new home, there are lots of complex ratios, terms, and contracts that you’ll encounter – and at times, it’ll feel like you’re trying to navigate a minefield. If you’re not careful, you may find yourself signing on for a mortgage that doesn’t suit your needs – or one that could financially ruin you. Here are five mortgage terms you may not encounter regularly that you’ll need to know when buying a home.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage Research, Mortgage Terms

Cory Thompson January 31, 2022

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 31, 2022

Last week’s economic reporting included readings from S&P Case Shiller Home Price Indices and the FHFA on home prices, data on new home sales, and the Federal Reserve’s statement on the federal interest rate range. The University of Michigan released its monthly survey on Consumer Sentiment and weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also published.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case-Shiller, Financial Report, Jobless Claims

Cory Thompson January 28, 2022

Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slows in November

S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices reported slower home price growth in November. Rising mortgage rates and high home prices sidelined first-time and moderate-income buyers and investors who fear buying at the peak of today’s housing markets only to face lower home values when home prices cool off.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case-Shiller, Housing Market, Mortgage Rates

Cory Thompson January 27, 2022

Struggling to Get Approved Because of Your Income? 5 Reasons to Consider a FHA Loan

Buying a home isn’t cheap. But if you’re determined to become a homeowner, the FHA home loan program can help. This loan program, ideal for first-time buyers with low incomes, can help you to build your credit and make home ownership a reality.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage Preapprovals and Credit, Mortgages

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Cory Thompson

Cory Thompson


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