Mike Lubbers

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mike@advancedfunding.com

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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

What Do Higher Utah Real Estate Prices Mean for Home Buyers?

What Do Higher Utah Real Estate Prices Mean for Home Buyers?

The Utah housing market has been skyrocketing this year, with homes in some well-sought after cities provoking bidding wars in hot neighborhoods. For home buyers, this may mean that they are more likely to end up paying more than they are expecting when t

May 12, 2019 | Mortgage News Home Buying or Selling

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