Mortgage

How do Fed rate hikes affect mortgage rates?

A Look Into the Markets In June, the Federal Reserve had their meeting and prepared the markets for liftoff, meaning when they would hike...

Pending vs. Contingent: What’s the Difference?

When you’re looking for a new home to buy, you’ll often see on listing sites that they’re marked as either pending or contingent.

What to Know About Earnest Money

Earnest money is just one of the many terms to know when it comes to buying a home. It’s something you might initially overlook.

How Does Rent-to-Own Work?

If you want to buy a home, one agreement option available is rent-to-own. Of course, not every homeowner is going to agree to it, and it com

What is the Best Time of the Month to Close on a Mortgage?

Maybe you’ve heard this, and perhaps you haven’t, but when someone asks when the best time is to close on a contract, it’s typically at or n

7 Essential Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

Before you start seriously shopping for a home, there's some preparation you ought to do to put yourself in the best situation to purchase a

A Million Delinquent Mortgage Borrowers Have Failed to Ask for Forbearance During the Pandemic

Across the U.S., homeowners have failed to take advantage of pandemic-related mortgage assistance and are 30+ days past due.