Toughest Cities to Get a Mortgage

Toughest Cities to Get a Mortgage

Although overall U.S. mortgage application approvals are near record highs - just one in ten applicants is denied nationally - there are some places where it’s much harder to get a home loan. According to LendingTree, Miami ranked number one on the

Oct 25, 2019 | Mortgage News

Jumbo Loans for Veterans

Jumbo Loans for Veterans

If you are a veteran or a service member, you are probably well aware of VA mortgage loans. These loans offer excellent benefits, including no down payment or credit score requirements as well as allowing borrowers to forgo mortgage insurance premiums.  B

Oct 24, 2019 | VA Loans Purchasing a Home Refinancing a Home

Housing Starts Slip in September

Housing Starts Slip in September

Overall Housing Starts fell 9% in September from August's 12-year high to an annual rate of 1,256,000 units versus the 1,306,000 units expected. Year-over-year total Housing Starts rose 1.6%. However, the silver lining within the data showed that sing

Oct 17, 2019 | Mortgage News

6 Reasons to Become a Homeowner

6 Reasons to Become a Homeowner

Home prices have been on the rise for a while now and news stories abound with first-time homeowners being priced out of the Utah housing market. Breaking into the housing market seems daunting today, some people may ask themselves if reaching for the goa

Oct 16, 2019 | First-time Homebuyers Purchasing a Home

Can I Refinance with Bad Credit?

Can I Refinance with Bad Credit?

Mortgage interest rates have tumbled in recent months, making refinancing more appealing than ever. As of the latest Mortgage Bankers Association survey, refinance request volume is up 180% over last year. There may be some Utah homeowners who would

Oct 09, 2019 | Credit

Don’t Move Out Before You Sell

Don’t Move Out Before You Sell

You are selling your home but have already moved into your next place. You might think that an empty home would sell faster than a currently lived-in one. It’s more convenient for tours and it’s easier for buyers to picture their own things in

Oct 02, 2019 | Home Buying or Selling