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Cory Thompson March 27, 2018

Over 5 Trillion Dollars In Home Equity May Lead To More Cash Out Transactions

US homeowners now have over 5 trillion dollars in home equity which is a very large amount of money! So this year may be the year for a lot of cash out refinances and other home equity mortgage products. Most often, when you are purchasing a home, you are buying at or below the appraised value and you are making a down payment.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Cash Out, Home Equity, Mortgage

Cory Thompson March 26, 2018

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 26th, 2018

Last week’s economic releases included readings on new and pre-owned home sales and the Federal Open Market Committee’s customary post meeting statement. Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave his first press conference as Chair of the Federal Reserve and FOMC. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Fed, Financial Reports, Interest Rates

Cory Thompson March 23, 2018

6 Top Trending Green Features To Consider When Remodeling

Sustainable materials, energy savings and smart home technology are high on the list of buyer wants in a home. But there are some other architectural and design trends that will change the way Americans live in 2018 and beyond. When planning a remodel, it pays to pay attention to green features, as well as to improved floor plans that will make a home more comfortable, more appealing and more functional.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Energy Savings, Home Improvements, Real Estate

Cory Thompson March 22, 2018

What Changes Occurred In FHA And FNMA Rules During 2018?

Those who are involved in the mortgage industry must keep updated on changes to FHA, and Fannie Mae (FNMA) loans. Since loan limits and other changes are often made annually, keeping up with these changes helps make sure consumers get the right information at the time of their application.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: FHA, FNMA, Mortgage

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Cory Thompson

Cory Thompson


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