What is a Physician Loan?

Medical professionals often earn salaries far above the average American salary, and yet most come out of school with hefty student loans to repay. Such high debt loads would normally disqualify them from obtaining mortgage loans for several years. Thanks

May 29, 2019 | Purchasing a Home

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate

The ongoing and unresolved US/China trade turmoil is the biggest story to follow right now. The uncertainty and negative headlines associated with the negotiations have pushed Stocks lower for most of May, with Bonds and home loan rates being the benefici

May 23, 2019 | Mortgage News

4 Loan Programs With Zero-Down Payment

4 Loan Programs With Zero-Down Payment

Are there ways to get a mortgage loan without making a down payment? While the options are not as plentiful as they used to be, there are still at least four government-backed programs that allow borrowers to buy a home with no down payment. Over a decad

May 22, 2019 | VA Loans FHA Loans Conventional Loans Home Buying or Selling First-time Homebuyers

What to Expect When Buying Your First Home

What to Expect When Buying Your First Home

Buying your first home is an exciting time in your life, but it can also bring some worry. The process is overwhelming at times, so first-time homebuyers often don't know exactly what to expect. When analyzing the cost of a home, you may forget to inc

May 17, 2019 | Home Buying or Selling First-time Homebuyers

The Essential Pre-Home Search Step

The Essential Pre-Home Search Step

You have been saving to buy a home for a while and you are curious to see what’s out there. A quick internet search turns up a few intriguing properties. You start dreaming of what your life would could be like in those homes. Before you run out and

May 15, 2019 | Home Buying or Selling

Americans Favor Owning Versus Renting a Home

Americans Favor Owning Versus Renting a Home

The Census Bureau recently reported a homeownership rate of 64.2% in the first quarter of 2019, up from the 10-year low of 63.7% in the first quarter of 2015. A recent study by LendingTree shows that 67% of homeowners surveyed aged 22 and older believe t

May 13, 2019 | Mortgage News