Back in the U.S. housing boom in the early 2000s, mortgage money flowed freely, with many borrowers being qualified for more loan than they could actually afford. When the housing bubble burst and the entire economy took a hit, those same home buyers ofte
Dec 09, 2020 | First-time Homebuyers Mortgage Basics Purchasing a Home
With interest rates near all-time lows, now is a perfect time to get a good deal on a mortgage. Of course, every refinance or home purchase loan has borrower requirements to be met, including a decent credit score. How do you know if your credit score is
Dec 02, 2020 |
At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. government declared a six-month moratorium on all rental evictions, including in Utah, in an effort to prevent mass homelessness as millions lost their jobs. That moratorium has since been renewed by
Nov 18, 2020 | Mortgage News
Mortgage interest rates are at record lows. According to mortgage guarantor Freddie Mac, the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has averaged under 3% for seven straight weeks now. There has probably never been a better time to refinance a home
Nov 11, 2020 | Refinancing a Home
The COVID-19 crisis has left millions of Americans unemployed and uncertain of how to make their mortgage payments and other debt obligations. In response to the need for emergency funds, the government created the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Se
Nov 04, 2020 | Homeowner Tips
In today’s unpredictable COVID-19 employment environment, many Americans are feeling an economic pinch. Those who have student loans received temporary relief with the government CARES Act, but when that ends, some borrowers may be wondering how the
Oct 21, 2020 | Refinancing a Home
