by Alterna Mortgage | May 22, 2024 | Home Buying, Interest rates, Mortgage Programs, Real Estate
Down payment assistance programs continue to be a valuable resource for homebuyers across the country. The 0% Down Purchase program for qualified borrowers to receive a 3% down payment assistance loan, up to $15,000. Here’s how it works: First lien mortgage...
by Alterna Mortgage | May 12, 2024 | Financing, Home Buying, Real Estate
With home prices so high, you may be wondering what salary you’d need to earn to afford a home costing $500,000. This question can be difficult to answer, but with a few simple calculations, you can get an estimate of how much you need to make to purchase a home...
by Alterna Mortgage | Mar 26, 2024 | Home Buying, Housing Market, Real Estate
A federal lawsuit has forced changes to the way consumers negotiate and pay real estate agents. In October 2023, a federal jury in Missouri found that the National Association of Realtors (NAR), along with several large brokerages, conspired to inflate Realtors’...
by Alterna Mortgage | Apr 29, 2023 | Financing, Home Buying, Housing Market, Real Estate
Saving for a down payment on a house can be a challenging but rewarding process. Here are some tips to help you save money: Set a savings goal: Decide how much you need to save for a down payment and set a specific target to work towards. Create a budget: Identify...
by Alterna Mortgage | Apr 14, 2023 | Financing, Home Buying, Housing Market, Interest rates, Real Estate
Home buying right now is completely different to what it was the last couple of years. We are not really seeing major price drops as much as we are seeing less appreciation and homes are on the market longer. The higher interest rates are sidelining a lot of buyers....
by Alterna Mortgage | Mar 26, 2023 | Financing, Home Buying, Interest rates, Real Estate, Refinancing
The Federal Reserve suggested that the days of regular increases in the federal funds rate could be winding down. The decision to increase federal funds rate by only 25 basis points on March 22, 2023, represents the first major test of its commitment to curtail...
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