Benefits of Homeownership
The American Dream of homeownership has long been touted as the path to financial stability and independence. While renting can certainly...
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Mortgage and Real Estate Market Blog
Mortgage Market Insights: The Latest Updates and Expert Analysis
Philip Bennett
- Jan 8
- 3 min
Top 10 reasons people move to florida
There are many reasons why people decide to move to Florida, and it's easy to see why. From the warm weather to the affordable housing...
Philip Bennett
- Jan 7
- 2 min
Benefits of a mortgage broker: why you should work with one
Are you considering a mortgage broker to help you find the right mortgage? Here are a few reasons why working with a mortgage broker can...
Philip Bennett
- Jan 7
- 3 min
First-time homebuyer's guide to getting a mortgage
Are you a first-time homebuyer looking to secure a mortgage? The process can be intimidating, but with the right preparation and...
Philip Bennett
- Jan 7
- 3 min
How to improve your credit score before applying for a mortgage
"How to improve your credit score before applying for a mortgage: tips for increasing your score" If you are planning to apply for a...
Philip Bennett
- Jan 7
- 2 min
Fixed-rate vs adjustable-rate mortgages: which is right for you?
When you are considering taking out a mortgage to finance the purchase of a new home, one of the first decisions you will need to make is...
Philip Bennett
- Sep 20, 2022
- 3 min
Home Possible® Mortgage Income Limits & Guidelines
Want to buy a home, but you’re concerned about making a large down payment or not qualifying for first-time homebuyer programs? It’s...
Philip Bennett
- Sep 20, 2022
- 3 min
HomeReady® Mortgages: Guidelines & Limits
Good credit, stable job, just not much saved for a down payment? Fannie Mae can help. Its HomeReady® mortgage program is designed to help...
Philip Bennett
- Sep 20, 2022
- 4 min
All About Locking Your Mortgage Rate
At some point during the mortgage process, the contract interest rate (the one that ends up on the Promissory Note--the most official...
Philip Bennett
- Sep 11, 2022
- 7 min
A Guide To First-Time Home Buyer Programs, Loans And Grants
The lure of first-time homeownership is powerful. Your focus could be building generational wealth or creating an investment to sell when...
Philip Bennett
- Sep 10, 2022
- 4 min
Things Are About to Get Interesting
It's certainly already been an interesting year for financial markets--especially for housing and interest rates. But most of what's...
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