Buying a home is a daunting process for everyone. With so much fine print to read through, options to consider and decisions to make, it’s not surprising we often hire somebody to help us with the process. If you’re self-employed, you could possibly face even more challenges with loans, deductions ... » Learn More about Suggestions for Buying A Home When You’re Self-Employed
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Interest rates Cheaper Today, Yet Greater than a Week Ago
Mortgage Interest Rates managed to make modest gains today, moving just slightly lower for the average lender. That's a welcome development after 10 straight days of higher rates, but it's more of a symbolic victory for now. Reason being: many lenders are quoting the exact same rates as yesterday, ... » Learn More about Interest rates Cheaper Today, Yet Greater than a Week Ago
The expense of home renting vs. owning in Florida
Personal finance website GOBankingRates.com released a guide detailing how monthly rent compares to monthly mortgage payments all over the U.S. To check out the price breakdown for all U.S. states, visit the GOBankingRates website. The bottom line: the expense to own a house as opposed to to rent ... » Learn More about The expense of home renting vs. owning in Florida
Debt to Income Ratio Why It Matters
Home shoppers wanting to qualify for a home loan may get declined because of a number they’ve never heard of: their debt to income ratio (DTI). If you’re a lttle bit hazy on Debt to Income Ratio (DTI), you’re in good company. According to Fannie Mae’s Economic & Strategic Research (ESR) Group, ... » Learn More about Debt to Income Ratio Why It Matters
Mortgage Rates Continue to keep New 3-Year Lows
Rates on mortgages move lower again following last week's Brexit headlines (the U.K.'s vote to depart the European Union). Indeed it's hard to turn on the TV, computer, or radio without listening to Brexit. Global financial markets are still in the throes of the "initial reaction" time period. That ... » Learn More about Mortgage Rates Continue to keep New 3-Year Lows