There is good news for borrowers who will get an FHA home loan in 2019. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) increased home loan limits for 2019 for most areas of the country, including key … [Read more...]
Florida Mortgages are Safer, But Tougher to Come By
Florida mortgages have proven to be safer and more transparent, according to Florida Trend. Today, lenders are more concerned about borrowers making the payment for the full term of the loan. As a … [Read more...]
Homebuyers Gaining Negotiating Power in Some Large Metros
Zillow recently published research detailing the changing housing market in the United States, as it swings toward becoming a buyers’ market. According to their research, Zillow found that many of the … [Read more...]
Fannie Mae Lowers Home Sales Forecast for 2019
An October 18th news release by Fannie Mae predicts a slowing housing market as the economic outlook remains steady for 2019. Economy Grows, Housing Market Falters In October, Fannie Mae’s Economic … [Read more...]
Homeowners Can Pay Over $9,000 Annually in Hidden Costs
According to an August 21st press release from Zillow, homeowners in the U.S. are faced with more than $9,000 in hidden home costs annually. Although these costs are all home-related, they are often … [Read more...]
Florida Ranks 3rd Highest for Mortgage Application Fraud Risk
Why is it important to select a highly reputable mortgage broker in Florida? According to CoreLogics’s 2018 Mortgage Fraud Report, Florida ranks 3rd in the U.S. for risk of mortgage application … [Read more...]
Annual Home-Value Growth is Slowing in 20 of the 35 Largest Markets
An August 23rd press release from Zillow shows U.S. home-value growth slowed in 20 of the 35 largest housing markets, while the rental market is also showing signs of a slowdown. Zillow’s report is … [Read more...]
Marimark Mortgage Ranked a Top Three Mortgage Broker in Tampa, Florida
Marimark Mortgage was named a Top 3 Mortgage Broker in Tampa, Florida by Three Best Rated. Tampa is a very competitive metro for the mortgage industry, partially because Tampa Bay communities are … [Read more...]
Housing Market Experiencing More Price Cuts in Two-Thirds of the Largest Markets
According to a press release published by Zillow on August 16, 2018, cuts to home prices in the largest 35 metros of the U.S. are increasing. This data helps to identify trends and shifts in the … [Read more...]
Homebuyers with Excellent Credit Scores Save Thousands of Dollars on Their Mortgage
It’s common knowledge that having a good credit score will help you get a better interest rate on your mortgage. However, a new study has shown that a good credit score can save homebuyers tens of … [Read more...]
