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Things you can do qualify for a lower interest rate

Things you can do qualify for a lower interest rate

by Alterna Mortgage | May 3, 2023 | Financing, Home Buying, Interest rates, Refinancing

There are several factors that can affect your ability to qualify for a lower interest rate on a mortgage, including: Good credit score: Your credit score is one of the most important factors in determining the interest rate you qualify for on a mortgage. The higher...
How to save money for a down payment

How to save money for a down payment

by Alterna Mortgage | Apr 29, 2023 | Financing, Home Buying, Housing Market, Real Estate

Saving for a down payment on a house can be a challenging but rewarding process. Here are some tips to help you save money: Set a savings goal: Decide how much you need to save for a down payment and set a specific target to work towards. Create a budget: Identify...
Find the right house for your family this spring

Find the right house for your family this spring

by Alterna Mortgage | Apr 21, 2023 | Financing, Home Buying, Housing Market

Spring is a popular season for house hunting as the weather gets warmer and the housing market picks up. Here are some tips to help you with your spring house hunting: Start early: Spring is a busy time for the housing market, so it’s best to start your search early....
Buying a home right now is a bit different

Buying a home right now is a bit different

by Alterna Mortgage | Apr 14, 2023 | Financing, Home Buying, Housing Market, Interest rates, Real Estate

Home buying right now is completely different to what it was the last couple of years. We are not really seeing major price drops as much as we are seeing less appreciation and homes are on the market longer. The higher interest rates are sidelining a lot of buyers....
Regular increases in the federal funds rate could be winding down

Regular increases in the federal funds rate could be winding down

by Alterna Mortgage | Mar 26, 2023 | Financing, Home Buying, Interest rates, Real Estate, Refinancing

The Federal Reserve suggested that the days of regular increases in the federal funds rate could be winding down. The decision to increase federal funds rate by only 25 basis points on March 22, 2023, represents the first major test of its commitment to curtail...
March Interest Rates are Better with a Broker

March Interest Rates are Better with a Broker

by Alterna Mortgage | Mar 13, 2023 | Financing, Interest rates, Mortgage Programs, Refinancing

Today the national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate for the beginning of March 2023 is at 7.02%. This is the rate for big banks and large banking firms. Since Alterna Mortgage is an independent broker our average rate today for a 30-year fixed is 5.99%. That is a...
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