by Alterna Mortgage | Oct 30, 2020 | Interest rates, Mortgage Programs, Refinancing
One of the few good things we can all point to in 2020 is that this year’s lowest mortgage rates have provided homeowners incredible savings through refinances. If you own a home and have a 30-year mortgage that could benefit from a refinance, your first thought...
by Alterna Mortgage | Aug 3, 2020 | Housing Market, Interest rates, Mortgage Programs, Real Estate
The notion that summertime prices are always the highest prices is a myth. The truth is that there are a number of factors that determine home pricing such as summer slowdown at the office, fluctuating interest rates, general economic health, and this year: COVID....
by Alterna Mortgage | Jun 27, 2019 | Mortgage Programs, Refinancing
The majority of homeowners turn to banks when it comes time to get a mortgage. This is frequently the default choice because home loan services are usually offered at the customer’s primary bank. This provides for one-stop shopping and can answer for someone looking...
by Alterna Mortgage | May 11, 2019 | Interest rates, Mortgage Programs
The pre-crash borrowers from early 2000 to 2008 made purchases with good faith numbers that included the APR, closing fees, pre-paids, and and any points associated with the loan. However, most still felt they did not fully understand the fees and loan terms. This is...
by Alterna Mortgage | May 1, 2019 | Interest rates, Mortgage Programs
The folks over at the Washington Post put together a great article outlining the differences between loan programs from a decade ago and those offered today. The bottom line is this: new mortgage rules are likely to affect your next home purchase. Many of...
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