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
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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
A reverse mortgage is a loan that’s usually secured by a residential property that enables the borrower to access the unencumbered value of the property. If you’re in the right situation, it’s an opportunity that can allow you to purchase a home without ever having to make a mortgage payment. To qualify, buyers must be
Using a local mortgage lender is imperative if you are buying a home from a relative or inheriting a property. Someone local will take the necessary time to meet all parties involved and devise a proper plan. Many buyers in this situation need to be made aware that a relative, the seller, can gift the
In today’s mortgage market, there are several options for down payments on a home purchase. Home prices are still quite high and mortgage rates are up there too, so finding any help to make your home purchase easier is what we’re all about at Indigo Mortgage. First-time home buyers can put as little as 1%
A jumbo loan refers to a loan that exceeds the amount of $726,000, which is the limit guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FMCC), respectively. Due to this, New Mexico borrowers seeking jumbo loans have limited options when it comes to
At Indigo Mortgage in New Mexico, we strive to educate borrowers on the options available. If you or someone you know is interested in building their dream home from scratch, we are here to help! Here’s what we think you should know about one-time close (OTC) construction loans. Just recently, United Wholesale Mortgage, now the