Video: What Is “Prime”?
What Is Prime? The Prime Lending Rate - sometimes just called "Prime" - is the interest rate that banks charge each other for overnight loans. Some consumer rates - like ARMs - are set in relation to Prime.
Who Is Exempt From The VA Funding Fee?
Who is NOT required to pay the VA funding fee? This video could save some veterans thousands. VA loan applicants pay a funding fee - as of 2014, 2.15% of the total loan amount - which can be thousands of dollars. Some veterans and spouses are eligible for exemption.
Video: What Steps Need To Be Taken To Secure A Loan
What Steps Need To Be Taken To Secure A Loan
You'll see some pictures in this video to help you remember later, but the first step in securing a loan is to complete a loan application.
To do so, you'll need the following information.
Video: Are There Special Mortgages For First-Time Homebuyers?
Video: Are There Special Mortgages For First-Time Homebuyers?
What Factors Affect Mortgage Payments?
As this story shows, the amount of the down payment the size of the mortgage loan, the interest rate the length of the repayment term and payment schedule will all affect the size of your mortgage payment.
How Are Pre-Qualifying And Pre-Approval Different?
How Are Pre-Qualifying And Pre-Approval Different? Watch this video and it'll make sense. Pre-qualification is an informal way to see how much you maybe able to borrow - but not a commitment by a lender.
Buying a New Home? Follow These Three Tips to Ensure a Stress-Free Transaction
Buying real estate and or taking out a home loan is a significant milestone in life. Frequently, it means that a new phase is starting, whether it's a new job, a new relationship, or moving to a new area. However, when the most basic steps are missed, this transition can be fraught with stress and disaster. To ensure a smooth transaction, home buyers should be sure to mind the following tips.
Have You Had Trouble Getting a Mortgage? Three Tips for Sprucing Up Your Credit Before Reapplying
In this post we'll share three quick tips for sprucing up your personal credit before reapplying for a mortgage. With a bit of luck and hard work you can be on your way to purchasing that new dream home.
Turned Down for a Mortgage? What to Do if You are Declined – and How to Get Second Opinion
If you have been declined for a mortgage, you may think that home ownership is out of reach. However, there are ways to turn a rejection into an approval and to find a more accessible loan. Here are just a few steps you can take to learn about your loan options and get the mortgage that works for you.
Looking to Pay Back Your Mortgage Faster? Three Reasons to Consider Switching to Bi-weekly Payments
What are some of the reasons why it may be beneficial to make two payments a month instead of one? Here are three reasons why you should ditch the monthly fees and make payments once every two weeks.
