Tips for a Higher Appraisal
Whether you are refinancing or preparing to sell your home, a high appraisal can be the key difference to a …
Top 5 Reasons To Refinance Now
Here you go… 5. Lower Your Rate Well, yeah, that is usually the #1 reason but because it is the …
The Mortgage Approval Process
Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or a seasoned investor, the mortgage approval process can be a slightly overwhelming adventure …
How to get the most from an appraisal
How to get the most from an appraisal By Marilyn Kalfus There are ways to help, and hurt, the value …
MORTGAGE 101: THE BASICS
A mortgage, basically speaking, is a loan. When you set out to purchase a home, no one expects you to …
Six Modern Mortgage Myths
MYTH: An interest rate is the only thing that impacts your monthly payment.
Wrong. Most monthly mortgage payments consist of principal, interest, taxes …
Preparing your home for a quick sale
If you find yourself in a position where you have to sell your house quickly, there are a few things …
SHOW ME THE MONEY
Cash may be king, but a high credit score is even better. Mortgage lenders don’t lend hundreds of thousands of …
What Is a Reverse Mortgage?
A reverse mortgage is a financial instrument that allows homeowners to borrow money against the value of their home without …
The Real Reason Interest Rates Are Rising
Inflation isn’t rising and the job market, while doing better, is creating just enough jobs to keep up with population …
New financial advice rules set
Stan’s slant… New financial advice rules set Washington Post To prevent bad or conflicting …
4 Tips to Paying Off Your Mortgage Early
Refinance to a shorter term mortgage By refinancing a standard 30-year mortgage to a 15-year mortgage is a sure fire …
For those of you selling your home this summer..
Quote of the week… “If anyone is having a bad day, remember that today in 1976 Ronald Wayne sold his …
HAPPY BIRTHDAY OJ MORTGAGE!!
Quote of the week… “Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price …