Last week the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the new conforming loan limits (CLL) for mortgage loans in 2023 and based on U.S. home price growth, they are increasing to 12% for the coming year. The new conforming limit will be $726,200 fo
Jan 19, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
You’re in the home stretch: you’ve found a great home, made an offer and been accepted. You’ve gone through the home inspection appointments and resolved any issues and now you’re waiting for the mortgage underwriting process to wrap up before you finally
Jan 17, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
If you are an active-duty or retired service member, you are likely familiar with the many benefits of buying a home with a VA loan. The Department of Veterans Affairs guarantees mortgage loans that have some of the best rates and terms on the market. But
Jan 12, 2023 | VA Loans
If you are ready to refinance your current loan, there are actually several types to choose from. The right one for you will depend on your purpose for getting a new loan and your eligibility for specialty programs. Here are the most common types and how
Jan 10, 2023 | Refinancing a Home
The past several years of housing boom, spurred on by the lowest mortgage rates in history and record-setting home demand, have likely seen their end. As U.S. inflation reached uncomfortable levels of inflation by early-2022, potential buyers started pull
Jan 03, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
With today’s rising interest rates and high home prices, buying a home takes some planning and forethought. Mistakes can be costly, like getting a mortgage higher than you can afford or getting stuck in a neighborhood or house you actually don’t like. Her
Dec 27, 2022 | Purchasing a Home