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Mortgage Rate Expectations In 2016

No one, not psychics or clairvoyants, economists or analysts know for sure what is going to happen to mortgage rates in 2016.  After the surprising twists and turns within the housing market over the past decade and the credit crunch of 2007 into 2008 the only thing for sure is that economic forecasting is no..

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The Role Of A Mortgage Broker In Buying Your Dream Home

Mortgage brokers work to help make the dreams we have made come true.  Working in conjunction with real estate professionals, mortgage brokers lead home buyers to the perfect home that is well within their budgets, including the hidden costs buyers often find out later that sooner when buying a home.  The following tips will help..

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Exactly What Is a Mortgage Broker

When you are thinking about buying a home the term mortgage broker is something you are likely to become familiar with.  It isn’t a term most of us completely understand or exactly what they do.  For simplicity’s sake a mortgage broker is a middle man between a borrower and someone who is eligible for a..

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Using A Broker To Apply For A New Mortgage or Refinancing Continued

Another popular mortgage option is a flexible interest only mortgage.  Unlike an adjustable rate mortgage the interest rate remains the same but the payment can change.  This option allows for the homeowner to make a minimum payment each month that only covers the interest that as accrued on the home loan.  It is up to..

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Using A Broker To Apply For A New Mortgage or Refinancing

Although it is possible to obtain a mortgage online it isn’t necessarily an appropriate option for everyone.  A mortgage broker generally has a wider scope of lenders to work with then what you would find on your own online.  A home loan broker also has insight on special programs that are available specific to your..

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