Lennar At Bainebridge Estates
Jacksonville, FL:
Cape Coral veteran surprised by completely renovated home in time for the holidays
Lee BIA Builders Care and Lennar Homes partnered to present the life-changing home renovations to the 75-year-old homeowner, Guy DiPasqual, all at no cost.
When Mortgage Rates Rise...
With rate-hike forecasts looming, how long can buyers count on borrowing costs to stay low?
Is An FHA Mortgage Still A Bargain?
If you're putting down less than 20%, the FHA's mortgage insurance premium could cost you more than private mortgage insurance with a commercial lender.
Too Much Debt For a Mortgage?
Just because a lender is willing to offer you a loan doesn't mean you should take it.
A Big Mistake Mortgage Shoppers Make
Many mortgage shoppers, particularly first-time home buyers, are leaving money on the table.
The 15-Year Mortgage: Pros and Cons
A 15-year mortgage is the dream home loan for home buyers who can afford the much higher monthly payments and want to shred their mortgage in half the usual time while saving thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars in interest. To make a 15-year mortgage work, you’ll need a reliable income and enough...Read More
Is Having a Mortgage in Retirement So Bad?
Owning a home free and clear isn’t always the right goal for older people. Should your clients roll the dice with real estate investments?
Mortgage Standards Easing TOO MUCH? NO!!
There is no doubt that getting a mortgage is easier today than it was right after the housing crash a decade ago. However, the easing of credit availability has led to some questioning of whether or not we are headed for another housing crisis.<br>Let’s put everything into the proper perspective.<br>M
Is Now a Good Time to Shop for a Mortgage?
Shopping for a mortgage is not nearly as interesting (or as much fun) as shopping for a home, but it can be just as important as finding the right house.
Got HAMP? Mortgage Payments Will Increase
HAMP recipients will be reminded that their loan modifications aren’t permanent.
Reverse Mortgages: Has Their Time Arrived?
The perception of reverse mortgages is changing. They can be an integral part of a carefully crafted retirement plan.
Should I Prepay My Mortgage?
Prepaying your mortgage can help you save thousands of dollars in interest. But before you prepay your mortgage, it's important to understand a few things.
How Mortgages Affect Credit Scores
It takes a good credit score to get favorable mortgage rates. Then, how you pay a mortgage will shape your score – just having one can lower it at first.
Can seniors get home mortgages? should they?
Age discrimination in lending is illegal--and Baby Boomers are lapping up cheap 30-year fixed rate mortgages. Smart or dumb?
Will Increasing Mortgage Rates Impact Home Prices?
There are some who are calling for a decrease in home prices should mortgage interest rates begin to rise rapidly. Intuitively, this makes sense as the cost of a home is determined by the price of the home, plus the cost of financing that home. If mortgage interest rates increase, fewer people will
7 Facts About Mortgages You Didn't Know
These facts can save you thousands of dollars and make the homebuying process smoother.
Bad credit? You still might get a mortgage
Believe it or not, you may be able to seal the deal even with a credit score below 620.
9 surprising ways to use a reverse mortgage
Reverse mortgages allow homeowners age 62 or older who own their home outright or who have a small mortgage balance to convert the equity in their primary residence into a liquid, tax-free asset. Borrowers can take their money in a lump sum or as a monthly payment, or set up a line of credit. Interest accrues on borrowed funds. Unused lines of credit continue to grow at the same compounded interest rate as the cost of money<br>Financial advisers who dismissed reverse mortgages…
Can You Be Denied a Mortgage If You’re Pregnant?
It's illegal to deny a woman a mortgage because she's pregnant or on maternity leave. Unfortunately, things don't always go according to plan.
Can the Mortgage Process Really Be 100% Digital?
Tech tools are making getting a home loan more streamlined than ever before, but can they cut out the paper trail entirely?
5 Most Common Questions About Mortgages—Answered
Not exactly sure how a mortgage works? Don’t feel bad—the average home buyer doesn’t either.
