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
There are a lot of words here. If you have a mortgage you might ever refinance (and especially if you think Sunday’s emergency Fed news means you can now get a lower rate), read every last one of them. Background: Fed’s Emergency Rate Cut and QE It’s extremely important for the sound functioning of the mortgage
With 2020 right around the corner, big changes are coming to the world of home loans. These changes are specifically concerning VA loans. Here are a few things to come to New Mexico home buyers in the new year. Starting January 1st, the VA will classify all loan amounts the same. In other words, there
It’s the beginning of a new decade, and with it comes many changes to home loans and mortgages. These changes are coming to many areas, but today, we will specifically focus on conventional and VA mortgages. Beginning January 1, 2020, big changes will take effect. Conventional loan limits will increase from $484,150 to $510,400. This
Our company president, Ben Lucero, loves to share stories when our customers shop for a mortgage. Last week, a realtor called Indigo Mortgage and said one of her clients was quoted an interest rate of 5.75% on a Federal Housing Administration purchase loan. She thought that was way too high and we suggested her client