Mortgage Closing Cost – A Complete BreakDown To Getting It For Less

Are you planning to buy a new house or refinance your current mortgage.  I recently did this just a few weeks ago and one of the looming questions going through my head was how much are the closing cost going to be. The truth is closing cost can vary by location, by loan type, and…

10 Mortgage Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

10 Mortgage Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Few transactions are as confusing and costly as obtaining a first mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage or owned property. Between the excitement, the paperwork, and the planning, for those without degrees in finance, mortgage mistakes are easy to make. Compounding the issue, despite increased regulation, banks have little incentive to explain the process to…

What is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) and How Does it Work?

Borrowers should know what is an adjustable rate mortgage before choosing a loan for their home acquisition. The definition of adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) applies to loans with changing interest rates. The rates on this type of loan usually start with lower payment amounts than mortgages with fixed rates. However, ARM payments can vary greatly…