by karendouglas | Mar 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
VA Loans are no-down payment loans that have helped more than 22 million service members become homeowners since 1944. They’re called VA Loans after the Department of Veterans Affairs, which introduced them in 1944 as part of the GI Bill. Through the first half of...
by karendouglas | Mar 16, 2018 | Buying a Home
The country’s new tax laws, ushered in by President Donald Trump and his Republican counterparts late last year, will bring many changes to the mortgage industry. Namely, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduces the available mortgage interest deduction from $1...
by karendouglas | Dec 14, 2017 | Buying a Home
When you apply for a mortgage, it’s potentially one of the most important things you will ever do. Most people require a mortgage in order to finance a house. Because buying a home is one of the greatest investments you will make in your life, it’s important...
by karendouglas | Nov 28, 2017 | Home Projects, Housing Predictions, Uncategorized
There are many reasons you may be considering refinancing a home loan. Refinancing may allow you to get a lower interest rate, shorten the term of your mortgage, switch between an adjustable-rate mortgage or a fixed-rate mortgage, use your home’s equity...
by karendouglas | Nov 21, 2017 | Buying a Home
When shopping for home loans, you may be overwhelmed at the prospect of finding the right fit for you. There are a number of different types of loans, with different limits, terms, rates and lending guidelines. Here we look at two of the most popular loan types, the...
