Lower mortgage delinquency rates may be signaling a stronger housing market for the remainder of 2017 and into 2018, as the U.S. economy continues to improve. Mortgage delinquency rates are at a … [Read more...]
Down Payment is #1 Obstacle for Homebuyers in 2017
The down payment is the biggest obstacle to buying a home, according to a recent study by Svenja Gudell, Chief Economist at Zillow. As a matter of fact, two-thirds of U.S. renters believe that saving … [Read more...]
4 Homebuying Tips for Tech-Savvy Millennials
Millennials are more tech-savvy than previous generations. They grew up with technology, have an innate knowledge of how consumer electronics work, and expect technology to make their lives more … [Read more...]
Fannie Mae Made It Easier to Qualify for a Mortgage July 29, 2017
Fannie Mae raised the debt-to-income ratio ceiling from 45% to 50%, as of July 29, 2017. This change opens a world of possibilities for many people who have previously been unable to qualify for a … [Read more...]
Millennials Are Driving the Housing Market
Millennials are growing older, getting jobs, and starting to buy homes. Entering the housing market might have been delayed for some, but Zillow reports that millennials are now the leading … [Read more...]
It’s Easier for Homebuyers with Student Loans to Qualify for a Mortgage in 2017
Many people wanting to buy a home can afford the monthly payment, but can’t qualify for a mortgage because of student loans. To help solve this problem, Fannie Mae implemented new rules this year that … [Read more...]
Use New 2017 Credit Score Changes to Boost Your Credit Score
VantageScore is changing the way credit scores are calculated as early as July 1, 2017. So, we want to get information to our readers about possible ways to raise your credit score once these changes … [Read more...]
2017 Major Changes to Credit Score Calculations
Changes in the way credit scores are calculated are a big deal, because they are used to determine how much you’ll pay for a mortgage, a car loan, car insurance, and much more. So, when changes to the … [Read more...]
Tampa Ranked #2 Market for First-Time Homebuyers in 2017
Today, about half of all homebuyers are first-time homebuyers. These buyers are often deciding important questions about putting down roots, starting a career and a family, long-term home values, and … [Read more...]
Permanent Buydown Mortgages
Many borrowers have the option to get a permanent buydown mortgage, which lowers their interest rate and monthly mortgage payment, enabling them to save money over the life of the loan. In this … [Read more...]
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