by Alterna Mortgage | Dec 3, 2020 | Financing, Housing Market, Mortgage Programs, Real Estate
The Federal Housing Finance Agency recently announced a new baseline conforming loan limit for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2021: $548,250. This means that you can now borrow an additional $38,150. This can get you a house with more square footage, more land, better...
by Alterna Mortgage | Nov 19, 2020 | Housing Market, Interest rates, Refinancing
Mortgage rates fell to another record low last week. This marks the 13th time this year alone. According to Freddie Mac, the average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to the lowest level in the nearly 50 years of the mortgage giant’s survey....
by Alterna Mortgage | Aug 3, 2020 | Housing Market, Interest rates, Mortgage Programs, Real Estate
The notion that summertime prices are always the highest prices is a myth. The truth is that there are a number of factors that determine home pricing such as summer slowdown at the office, fluctuating interest rates, general economic health, and this year: COVID....
by Alterna Mortgage | Jul 28, 2020 | Credit, Housing Market, Interest rates, Real Estate
Save for a Down Payment It’s generally common to put 20% down, but first-time home buyer programs allow as for much less. Keep this in mind: putting down less than 20% may mean higher costs and paying for private mortgage insurance. Check Your Credit Your credit will...
by Alterna Mortgage | Feb 24, 2020 | Housing Market, Real Estate
At the beginning of May, 10,000 homes and businesses between the Willamette River and Naito Parkway running west will get new addresses. Changes to signage in the area, currently labeled Southwest Portland, will cost about $300,000. Residents and businesses will soon...
by Alterna Mortgage | Jan 29, 2020 | Housing Market, Refinancing
Refinancing your home might be something you are considering. After all, interest rates are generally low right now and you may be able to swap out your old, higher interest rate mortgage for a new one with lower rates. But will that put you in a better financial...
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