Monthly Archives: July 2020

A condo association has many jobs aside from overseeing the development and caring for the common areas. As condo units turn over and people want to purchase them, they need access to various forms of financing. Most government-backed financing options require approval from the appropriate entity in order for the financing to go through. This […]

As you shop for a mortgage, you are probably receiving rate quotes from different lenders. You may think that the rate they give you is what you get. Did you know, though, that you could negotiate that rate? Lenders have some wiggle room in the rates they offer you. If you have it in you, […]

You have your down payment saved, so you think you are ready to buy a house. Before you start, you should know some things. You need more than just the money for the down payment to buy a house. Many fees go into the purchase, which is important for you to understand so that you […]

When you think of a mortgage, you likely think of conventional loans. These loans are written and funded by a lender, but then sold to a secondary market entity, such as Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Your loan servicer might remain the same, but the entity that actually owns the loan doesn’t remain the same. […]