Are you considering buying a house but not sure if now is the right time? It’s a big decision, and it’s important to carefully consider all of the factors before making a move. In this guide, we’ll explore a few key points to help you determine if now is the right time for you to… Read more »
Category: Buying a Home
Down Payment Assistance to Buy a Home in Michigan with BorrowSmart
Buy a home using down payment assistance in Michigan with Freddie Mac’s BorrowSmart Program. Homebuyers below the Area Median Income (AMI) Limits can receive up to $2500 in down payment assistance. The program is available only for purchase loans being used as a primary residence. Homebuyers may be eligible with a credit score of at… Read more »
Did Michigan Mortgage Rates Blast Off in 2022?
If you listen to the news, you will get fed consistent updates about how mortgage rates are jumping and how housing markets may be in a bubble. It is no wonder why the average home buyer may second guess their timing to buy a home in 2022. It is true that mortgage rates have shot… Read more »
Second Home Loan Rates Skyrocketing in 2022
Fannie Mae has announce that they will be raising rates on second home loan for all purchases after April 1st, 2022
DACA Loans in Michigan
DACA mortgages in Michigan are here! On January 20th, 2021 the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that all immigrants under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will be eligible to apply for a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) backed mortgages. This new qualification for FHA loans is effective immediately.… Read more »
2021 Conventional Loan Limits
Each year the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) reviews home appreciation and makes adjustments to the maximum conventional loan limits. With our booming housing market the FHFA was able to increase the new conforming loan limits substantially for 2021. Conventional loans are home loans sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Nearly all banks and… Read more »
No the Feds Did Not Just Drop Mortgage Rates
It is our goal to educate our clients and advise them on the best options for home loans. The purpose of this post is to clear up confusion on volatility of financial markets and their affect on mortgage rates. Since the Coronavirus has spread globally, mortgage rates have become extremely volatile. It is true that… Read more »
Making the Decision to Buy vs Rent in Michigan
A decision that many people face in life is deciding whether it is cheaper to rent vs buy a home in Michigan. The answer is not the same for any two people since there are so many variables in basing your housing decision. The best place to start is by researching your options and to… Read more »