by Alterna Mortgage | Mar 31, 2021 | Financing, Home Buying, Housing Market, Mortgage Programs
Anyone can look online at the general requirements to purchase a house. If you wander around long enough, you can figure out if you might qualify based on your current financial situation. When you’re ready to get serious about buying, though, you should take a look...
by Alterna Mortgage | Mar 12, 2021 | Financing, Home Buying, Inflation, Interest rates
So far in 2021, mortgage rates have been on an upward path. Recently released economic data was stronger than expected – so the rising trend continues. As a result of the improving economic conditions, long-term bond yields (including mortgage rates) have risen...
by Alterna Mortgage | Feb 16, 2021 | Financing, Home Buying, Real Estate
Owning a home can be a very smart financial decision. The value of your home is likely to increase over time. If you stay in the house long enough (typically at least 5 to 7 years), you could profit when selling your home. Housing prices can shift for various reasons,...
by Alterna Mortgage | Feb 1, 2021 | Financing, Housing Market, Inflation, Interest rates, Refinancing
You may be hearing a lot about inflation over the next few months. Reduced economic activity caused by the pandemic has led to a decline in inflation. This slowing of inflation has played a role in record low mortgage rates. However, investors are now concerned that...
by Alterna Mortgage | Jan 28, 2021 | Credit, Financing, Interest rates, Real Estate, Refinancing
As we said before, those Christmas credit card bills are starting to roll in. As a result of Christmas 2020, you may find that you have a sizable amount of high-interest credit card or personal loan debt. A cash-out refinance can improve your cash flow situation and...
by Alterna Mortgage | Jan 19, 2021 | Financing, Interest rates, Refinancing
It’s that time of year again. The holiday credit card bills are starting to arrive in the mail. Not only that, most people start the new year with a desire to improve their financial situations. With rates at an all-time low, a Cash-Out Refinance may be their way out....
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