Since early in 2023, we’ve seen higher interest rates for mortgages, across New Mexico and the United States. Rates reached over 7.50%, a dramatic growth from the 2.50% rate we saw in 2020. Now as we approach the summer of 2024, in the short term, high interest rates are persisting but most experts believe that
If you’re in the market for a new home loan or to refinance, it’s important to distinguish between a mortgage lender and a mortgage broker. Loan officers at a mortgage broker (like Indigo Mortgage) actually work for the borrower, while loan officers from a mortgage lender represent the bank. If you’re applying for a mortgage
The sad truth for veterans is they have been led to trust in one of the biggest names in the mortgage industry, one that says it provides the most Veterans Administration loans each year. But we have found that a company like this that say they “unite veterans” is actually dividing veterans from their money.
When preparing to buy a home that will have a mortgage, borrowers are required to come up with a down payment and closing costs. That money can come from different sources. The first is the borrowers have saved the money and have it already in a checking or savings account. The next way is that
Today, mortgage brokers make up 25% of the mortgage market, an all time high. The other option for a home loan is using a mortgage lending division attached to a bank or offered through a home builder. Mortgage brokers are adept at helping all types of borrowers for home mortgages. Because mortgage brokers have access
Indigo Mortgage is pleased to announce our great new home loan program called Indigo Bright Start. Our Bright Start program offers a 1st and 2nd mortgage that allows the home buyer 100% financing with no money down and in some cases even helps with closing costs. The 1st mortgage is an FHA loan and the
Indigo Mortgage recently launched a great new program for home buyers called Indigo Lightning. Indigo Lightning will issue a pre-approval on a buyer’s home loan application within 24 hours in most cases. A pre-approval carries much more weight than just a pre-qualification. A pre-approval lets the seller know that the buyer’s application has been approved
Veterans are starting to get hammered by mortgage lenders all over the country, trying to get the veterans to do a VA streamline refinance. Because mortgage interest rates are starting to come down to the low 5% range for VA streamline refinances, every veteran with a home loan above 6% is getting inundated with offers
Exciting news for New Mexico residents! Indigo Mortgage is thrilled to offer exclusive VA streamlined refinance rates, starting as low as 5.49%-5.75%. Our largest lender has authorized these rates for eligible veterans, providing a 30-year fixed rate with a minimum credit score requirement of 640 and a loan amount of at least $200,000. This special
Most experts predict mortgage interest rates will decrease around April/May 2024. When rates come down, they will be about 1.5% to 2% lower than they currently are (6-7%). Those who took out a mortgage in the past two years may consider refinancing to take advantage of the lower interest rates. This could save them hundreds of dollars