As mortgage interest rates begin to dip, more homeowners and potential buyers are eager to take advantage of favorable rates. However, borrowers must choose their mortgage lender carefully to truly benefit. Opting for a local mortgage broker instead of a national lender can save borrowers from hidden fees and ensure a smoother, more personalized experience.
Many prospective home buyers or people wanting to refinance may have never done a mortgage application before or it’s been some time since they did an application. And because of today’s higher mortgage interest rates and uncertainty, borrowers can be uneasy about applying for a mortgage. In an age of electronics and computers, it’s becoming
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
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
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
There are unfortunate situations, such as a divorce, where a local mortgage company like Indigo Mortgage can be a true advocate. A local New Mexico lender like us will be much more attentive to your needs as a borrower when compared to any other national or out-of-state lender. There are many pieces to a puzzle
In New Mexico, it’s a common practice among family members to sell their homes to their loved ones instead of on the open market. This type of sale helps to maintain ownership of the family’s property and ensure that the home is passed down to future generations. This presents an excellent opportunity for both family
The Federal National Mortgage Association, or “Fannie Mae,” was established in 1938 to expand access to loans for families, including those in the New Mexican market. They “don’t originate mortgage loans or lend money directly to borrowers. Instead, [they] purchase mortgage loans made by lenders, who are then able to use those funds to offer