by Alterna Mortgage | Mar 31, 2020 | COVID-19, Real Estate, Refinancing
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many companies within the real estate and mortgage industries to adjust their business practices. Here are a few highlights: Remote Online Notarization The Oregon Association of Realtors (OAR) is advocating for and participating in the...
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...
by Alterna Mortgage | Jan 14, 2020 | Refinancing
Is it the right time to refinance? Some homeowners who try to time the market in order to get the best rate can end up saving a lot of money. However, many of them end up kicking themselves for years to come because they missed the boat. Conventional wisdom says rates...
by Alterna Mortgage | Jan 5, 2020 | Financing, Interest rates, Refinancing
After dropping more than a full point from the end of October in 2018 to the end of October in 2019, mortgage rates barely changed during November and December. Several factors have affected rates over the past year, including economic data, Fed policy, and the trade...
by Alterna Mortgage | Oct 18, 2019 | Interest rates, Refinancing
The stock market does not directly influence rates, but is a very good indicator on where rates may be going. I have mentioned in the past that bad news in the economy normally means rates will be decreasing. This is not always true, but most of the time it is. How...
by Alterna Mortgage | Oct 4, 2019 | Interest rates, Refinancing
Here comes the perfect storm for rates. You may want to get your refinance application in today. Or lock your purchase loans as this may be a small window that may only last for the next month or so. Remember: the rates are priced for what we think is going to...
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