by Alterna Mortgage | Sep 28, 2020 | Financing, Interest rates, Real Estate, Refinancing
Buying a house is likely one of the most important decisions you have ever made. If you still love your home, but not your mortgage rate, you might want to consider refinancing now while interest rates are so low. Refinancing gives you the opportunity to exchange your...
by Alterna Mortgage | Sep 23, 2020 | Interest rates, Refinancing
Federal Reserve officials are expected to leave interest rates near zero for the foreseeable future — likely through at least 2023. This means they will put up with periods of higher inflation in an effort to revive the labor market and economy. The announcement last...
by Alterna Mortgage | Sep 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Working with Alterna Mortgage is better than working with a bank. Pros of working with Alterna Mortgage We do all the legwork for you, working on your behalf with the lender We compare wholesale mortgage rates from a large number of banks and lenders all at once We...
by Alterna Mortgage | Sep 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
As the summer homebuying season begins to wind down, here are some frequently asked questions. What is private mortgage insurance? Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is to protect the mortgage lender if a loan defaults. It is required if the loan amount is more than 80%...
by Alterna Mortgage | Aug 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
A rate lock guarantees your interest rate for a specified period of time. It’s common for lenders to offer 15, 30, 45 and 60 day rate locks for a fee or to include the price of the rate lock into your loan. The shorter the lock the better the rate can be. Some lenders...
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