Tag Archives: Interest Rates

What is APR (Annual Percentage Rate) And How Does it Impact Homebuying?

Part of Homebuying 101

You may have heard of the term “annual percentage rate (APR)” but might not understand exactly what it means.  But just like other important mortgage terms like rate lock, it’s important to understand APR from top to bottom because it…

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Get HomeReady: An Affordable Mortgage Program You Might Have Missed

It’s not easy being a homebuyer in today’s market. If low inventory and high home prices weren’t enough, once record-low mortgage rates have risen to levels not seen since 2008. It’s enough to inspire anyone to consider all sorts of...

How to Buy a House With No Money Down in 2022

Part of Money Matters

Not parting with a chunk of change in the form of a down payment to buy a house — sounds like a dream, right? If you get the chance to put no money down for a home, you might feel…

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The Morty Report: What the rate hike means for mortgages

Some mortgage rates crept above 6% this week, as the market reacted to higher-than-expected inflation data and sought to price in anticipated rate hikes coming out of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting.

Buying a House in 2022: A Step-By-Step Guide

Part of Homebuying 101

We know that buying a home can seem like a daunting and emotional task. After all, you want to make sure every detail fits the bill: the neighborhood, commute and possibly school districts. You may even want to make sure…

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Get HomeReady: An Affordable Mortgage Program You Might Have Missed

It’s not easy being a homebuyer in today’s market. If low inventory and high home prices weren’t enough, once record-low mortgage rates have risen to levels not seen since 2008. It’s enough to inspire anyone to consider all sorts of...

When Does a Mortgage Pre-approval Expire?

Part of Homebuying 101

Can you think of one of the earliest and most important steps involved in getting a mortgage? If you guessed getting a mortgage pre-approval, you’re right. You may think that getting a pre-approval involves mounds of paperwork and a deep…

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Get HomeReady: An Affordable Mortgage Program You Might Have Missed

It’s not easy being a homebuyer in today’s market. If low inventory and high home prices weren’t enough, once record-low mortgage rates have risen to levels not seen since 2008. It’s enough to inspire anyone to consider all sorts of...

How do the Fed’s Interest Rate Changes Affect Mortgage Rates?

Part of Money Matters

At the end of September, the Fed chose to raise the target Federal Funds Rate. Another rate increase is expected before the end of the year. And chances are good that we can expect additional rate increases in 2019. That’s…

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The Morty Report: What the rate hike means for mortgages

Some mortgage rates crept above 6% this week, as the market reacted to higher-than-expected inflation data and sought to price in anticipated rate hikes coming out of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting.