“This month, we recommit to ensuring that hard-working Americans enjoy a fair chance at becoming homeowners,” President Trump in his proclamation of June 2017 as National Homeownership Month.The President declared June as National Homeownership Month and his commitment to helping Americans Read more
Fewer Americans are Seeking for Mortgage Applications
The Mortgage Banker Association reported a decline in the number of mortgage applications last week. This is according to the MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Application Survey done ending May 26, 2017 (Friday).The number of mortgage applications is fluctuating week after week. The recent survey showed a Read more
Pres. Trump’s 2018 budget is in. How did housing fare?
President Trump’s proposed full budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2018 is in. As previously reported and finally confirmed, several housing and rental programs maintained by the Housing and Urban Development will lose billions in funding. The U.S. Department of Agriculture also stands to lose Read more
Where to Get a Mortgage
When you think about getting a mortgage, the first thing that comes to mind is the bank. Of course, banks offer a diverse array of home loan programs, and they are experienced where real estate lending is concerned. But are banks really your only choice when finding financing to buy a home?Many Read more
Look: 3 Government Refinance Loans Worth Checking Out
There are a handful of refinance programs available for government-backed loans. FHA streamline refinance aside, these government refinance loans are understandably specific, catering to veterans, rural homeowners and those with fixer-uppers.If you are a homeowner with an existing VA, USDA or Read more