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Start with the Basics: How to Create a Budget to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford

July 7, 2015 Home Mortgage Tips Comments Off on Start with the Basics: How to Create a Budget to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford

A mortgage is typically one of the biggest monthly payments and financial responsibilities that a person is responsible for. Mortgage payments usually impact the person’s budget significantly for several decades or longer.

While there are mortgage calculators online that can be used to estimate an affordable mortgage payment, it is important to start with a basic budget. A budget will allow you to more accurately determine how large of a mortgage payment is truly affordable before applying for a new mortgage.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 6, 2015

July 6, 2015 Market Outlook Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 6, 2015

Last week’s housing-related economic events included the Case-Shiller Home Price Index reports for April, the Commerce Department’s Pending Home Sales report and a report on Construction Spending. In other economic news, Non-Farm Payrolls, the ADP Employment report and Consumer Confidence reports were released. Freddie Mac’s mortgage rates summary and the weekly unemployment claims report were released as usual.

3 Reasons Why the Lowest Mortgage Interest Rate Isn’t Always Your Best Option

July 2, 2015 Mortgage Rates Comments Off on 3 Reasons Why the Lowest Mortgage Interest Rate Isn’t Always Your Best Option

One of the more common methods that home loan applicants use to find the best loan program available is to compare interest rates, but choosing the lowest rate possible is not always the best option available. In fact, in some cases, it may be one of the least advantageous options when all factors are considered.

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