Mortgage Grader

Apr
18
2021

Fannie adjustables dive to 1.75% for first 5-10 years
Lower, more affordable payments keep better pace with skyrocketing home prices. By Jeff Lazerson | jlazerson@mortgagegrader.com | MortgageGrader.com | April 18, 2021 The lowest point for 30-year fixed rates was 2.65% on Jan. 7. Today, Freddie Mac’s survey shows the average...

Apr
14
2021

Your Guide to Refinancing Your Condo
A condo refi is similar to refinancing any other home. The lender will look at your income, assets, and credit to ascertain your qualification. Plus, the condo will also be appraised to determine the property value. However, since there are more variables when refinancing a condo, such as...

Apr
11
2021

Agency plan would postpone foreclosures until 2022
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed that mortgage servicers delay action on borrowers’ principle residence until after December. By Jeff Lazerson | jlazerson@mortgagegrader.com | MortgageGrader.com | April 11, 2021 How many homeowners are circling the...

Apr
07
2021

Home Inspection 101: A Homebuyer’s Guide
A home inspection alerts you to any immediate repair concerns plus gives you an idea of what it may cost to maintain the home in good condition. Let's take a closer look at the home inspection process so you know what to expect, and what the inspection does and does not include...

Apr
04
2021

How much higher can home prices go?
Experts are positive on continued home prices gains. But rising mortgage rates could curb home sales and trigger price drops, they warn. By Jeff Lazerson | jlazerson@mortgagegrader.com | MortgageGrader.com | April 4, 2021 Today, the successful Southern California home-bidders...

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