Paying off debt sounds like an obvious way to prepare for a mortgage. After all, fewer monthly obligations can improve cash flow and potentially help with mortgage qualification. But using a large portion of your savings to eliminate a debt … [Continue reading]
Why Your First Mortgage Payment Might Be Farther Away Than You Expect
After closing on a home, buyers may be surprised to discover that their first regular mortgage payment is not necessarily due a few weeks later. Depending on the closing date, there can be a noticeable gap between receiving the keys and making that … [Continue reading]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 21st, 2026
Expectations that the Federal Reserve would raise rates to combat significant inflation have come to pass, with a modest 0.25% increase in the rate. The Federal Reserve has stated that it remains committed to restoring inflation to its 2.0% target, … [Continue reading]
How Buying a Home With Someone You Are Not Married To Changes the Financial Conversation
Buying a home with a partner, friend, sibling, or other person can make homeownership possible sooner and allow two people to combine their financial resources. But when two people who are not married purchase a home together, there are financial … [Continue reading]
What Happens to Your Mortgage Options When a Home Does Not Appraise as Expected?
You have negotiated a purchase price, your offer has been accepted, and the mortgage process is moving forward. Then the appraisal comes back lower than expected. For buyers, that can be unsettling, but a low appraisal does not automatically mean the … [Continue reading]
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