Getting a mortgage can potentially help your credit score, as long as you make your payments on time and in full each month. Payment history is one of the most important factors that influence your credit score, so consistently making your mortgage payments on time can have a positive impact on your credit score over […]
The LTV Ratio How Loan to Value Works and Why You Need to Understand This Ratio
Are you in the market for a new home? If you plan on using mortgage financing to buy your next home you’ve likely heard the phrase “loan-to-value” or the acronym “LTV” before. Let’s take a quick look at the loan-to-value ratio including why it’s important, how to calculate it, and how it can affect your […]
4 Facts You Need to Know Before Setting Up a Mortgage Escrow Account
Buying a home involves a variety of nuances and strange-sounding terms, and one of the least understood aspects of the home buying process is the escrow account. Essentially, an escrow account is a third party bank account your lender can require you to pay into in order to cover certain costs related to your home. Your lender uses an escrow account to ensure that property taxes and home insurance fees get paid on time.
A Quick Look at Reverse Mortgages: The Golden Ticket to Enjoying Your Golden Years
With a high volume of millennials set to enter the real estate market this year, it may seem like all the available options out there were created to snag new home buyers. However, there are products available on the market that cater to those who are in their golden years too. If you’re older than 62 and are currently weighing the options with your mortgage, here are the basics on reverse mortgages and why they might positively benefit you.
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