Churning a loan – it’s an inside reference to a scam performed by some lenders across the country. It works like this: because mortgage rates are at rock bottom interest rates, these lenders offer borrowers a rate lower than a borrower’s current rate. BUT this rate is not the lowest interest rate available, so if
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Recently, we wrote that taking out a new mortgage is not like buying a pair of shoes. Yet some internet lenders, like the one that rhymes with “pocket”, treat people like they are a commodity. Often, we get borrowers who call and say they got hooked up with this “pocket” lender and it was quite
Some lenders today are treating the biggest financial transaction of people’s lives like it’s as easy as buying a pair of shoes on the internet. You’ve seen the advertisements – “just click this button and get a mortgage”. Mortgages are a big deal and they are very personal, so why do internet lenders assume borrowers
Since mortgage rates are still at or near historically low rates, New Mexico’s homeowners always look for the lowest rate they can find on a new mortgage or a refinance. We caution to be careful that you don’t make the low rate your idol. Exactly, what does that mean? It means that you can make
While mortgage rates have come up a bit from recent record low rates, they are still hovering in what is a historically low interest rate range. A question we frequently hear is “When are mortgage rates going up again?”. In 2020, we shared that the experts predicted interest rates would go up around the month
If you’re purchasing a home or property in New Mexico, or your are refinancing your current home loan, you already know that interest rates are the lowest in history. This is a great time for homeowners and new home buyers to lock in these low mortgage rates, and save thousands of dollars in interest over
Many homeowners are taking advantage of mortgage rates that are currently at all-time lows and refinancing their home loan to an even lower interest rate. That is bringing about a new fee that lenders will be adding when a conventional loan is refinanced, as of Oct. 1, 2020. Throughout 2019 and into the 1st quarter
Now, in September 2020, mortgage rates are about the lowest in history. Because of that, mortgage lenders have been hit with a deluge of new applications which is causing strains across the industry. That means it’s taking longer to get appraisals, underwriting turn times have been extended, and getting the loan to closing is taking
Mortgage interest rates have declined to the lowest in history but there are still some challenges out there for people buying or refinancing a home. The first affects home owners who took advantage of a forbearance, which is when your lender has allowed you to temporarily pause or pay less than your monthly mortgage payment.
As the country moved to reduce the spread of coronavirus by shutting down non-essential businesses, millions lost jobs — and without income, many homeowners are concerned about their ability to pay their mortgage. In fact, in Bankrate’s latest survey, 54 percent of borrowers expressed concern about making payments. Meanwhile, those still able to pay their