Consumers can get a mortgage from multiple sources. Maybe one of the most common places to secure a home loan is someone’s bank. Or, a consumer can get a mortgage from a mortgage banker that offers mortgages only, unlike a bank which can offer other financial services such as checking and savings accounts and credit […]
The one term that loan officers like to hear is the word “fund.” Why? Because it signals the loan approval process has come full circle and the loan is officially closed. There are multiple stages in the loan approval process and each stage must be completed before the next can be taken on. Initially, it’s […]
Most future borrowers simply want to know what their payment will be. Typically the question comes in the form of “what is your rate today” but ultimately it boils down into how much will go toward the mortgage. Of course the main factor is indeed the interest rate, and loan terms. A person’s gross monthly […]
Mortgage loans fall into two basic categories, fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans. A fixed-rate loan, by far the most popular choice, is a loan program where the interest rate never changes. A fixed-rate loan allows borrowers to more easily plan their financial future because they know what the mortgage payment will be for years to come. […]
Today, the FOMC decided to cut rates by 0.25 percent, as many investors had expected. The next scheduled meetings are October 29-30 and December 10-11. What is the forecast? That’s really too far out to tell but the Fed’s patience with rates over the past few years has been showing. Another move to lower rates […]
Buying and financing your first home has a lot of moving parts. There are multiple people involved, some you will talk to and many that you won’t. From an appraisal to a credit report to title insurance and more, your loan officer will make sure all the necessary documentation is included in your loan file. […]
In the mortgage business, loan officers constantly interact with their clients, especially as it relates to interest rates, and mortgage rates in particular. The rate on a mortgage loan just may be the single most important aspect of financing real estate. After all, your mortgage rate directly affects the monthly payment. When you call to […]
Just in case you missed it, the Federal Open Market Committee, or FOMC, concluded their most recent round of meetings on Wednesday, July 31, which affects the Federal Funds Rate (fed funds rate). The FOMC meets every six weeks to discuss monetary policy, current and future economic conditions and the cost of funds. While the […]
When mortgage rates are at or near historic lows, like they are now, it’s a perfect time to take advantage of these low rates, consider a debt consolidation loan, and increase your buying power. At the same time, if you already have a mortgage and haven’t taken a look at refinancing lately, you might want […]
Loan applications go through several stages before loan documents are actually printed. There’s the initial submission and documentation stage. It’s here where the loan officer reviews the application before submitting the loan through the automated underwriting system, or AUS. The AUS digitizes the application and runs it through an online app where a list of […]
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