The spending season is officially here. And while you may be hunting down the best deals on holiday gifts, there’s another big-ticket item where finding the right deal is even more important: your home mortgage. Much like navigating endless sales ads, the mortgage process can feel overwhelming—and a few common misunderstandings may end up costing…
A reverse mortgage is a loan based on the current paid-up value or equity in your home. Instead of making a monthly mortgage payment, your lender can use your equity to pay you a set monthly amount, provide a credit line for you to draw upon as needs arise, or pay out a lump sum…
The direction of mortgage rates is influenced by several factors, including economic conditions, inflation, monetary policy, and market demand. While it is challenging to predict the future with certainty, here are some factors to consider when assessing whether higher mortgage rates are here to stay Economic recovery: Mortgage rates tend to rise during periods of…
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your purchasing power. The chart below helps show the general relationship…