by Alterna Mortgage | Mar 7, 2021 | Home Buying, Housing Market, Mortgage Programs, Real Estate
One of the most common reasons people buy homes is for the immediate benefit of stable monthly payments. Once you own a home, you have a steady monthly mortgage payment for years with a fixed-rate mortgage. No more worrying about rental prices continuously going up. ...
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 11, 2020 | Interest rates, Mortgage Programs, Refinancing
During the recent election uncertainty, mortgage markets have been relatively steady. This is likely a result of investors expecting government control to be divided between the Democrats and the Republicans. For mortgage markets, a divided government typically is...
by Alterna Mortgage | Oct 30, 2020 | Interest rates, Mortgage Programs, Refinancing
One of the few good things we can all point to in 2020 is that this year’s lowest mortgage rates have provided homeowners incredible savings through refinances. If you own a home and have a 30-year mortgage that could benefit from a refinance, your first thought...
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 | Jun 27, 2019 | Mortgage Programs, Refinancing
The majority of homeowners turn to banks when it comes time to get a mortgage. This is frequently the default choice because home loan services are usually offered at the customer’s primary bank. This provides for one-stop shopping and can answer for someone looking...
Recent Comments