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Suffering from Credit Problems? Understanding Mortgage Lenders and How They Assess Your Credit

April 6, 2021 by Michael Addison

One of the most significant factors a mortgage lender will review when you apply for a new mortgage loan is your credit history and rating. While some people have stellar credit, others have a troubled credit history with lower scores. If you fall into the latter scenario, you may be wondering how lenders will assess your credit situation when you apply for a mortgage in the near future. Reviewing Your Credit Scores Initially, lenders will review your credit report to determine your credit scores. Your scores will have a direct impact on the interest rate that you qualify for or if you qualify for a loan at all. There are prime mortgages for good credit borrowers and sub-prime mortgages for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, Mortgages and Credit

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 5, 2021

April 5, 2021 by Michael Addison

Last week’s economic reports included readings on home prices, pending home sales, and construction spending. Data on public and private-sector employment and the national unemployment rate were published along with weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims.  vLast week’s economic reports included readings on home prices, pending home sales, and construction spending. Data on public and private-sector employment and the national unemployment rate were published along with weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims. Last week’s economic reports included readings on home prices, pending home sales, and construction spending. Data on public and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

How To Get A Mortgage If You Are A Gig Worker

April 2, 2021 by Michael Addison

Twenty years ago the economy was putting the dot-com bubble behind it, and people were buying homes. The high majority of folks worked for someone else; they received a paycheck, were given a W-2 from their employer, and filed their income tax returns accordingly. This also provided easy documentation to loan officers when folks wanted to borrow a mortgage to buy a home. As of 2019 36 percent of workers in 2020 were identified as bona fide gig workers per the federal government, or a bit more than 1 out of every 3 workers. That change translates to mortgage application processes today. However, house loan processes have been particularly strict since 2009, especially due to how flexible and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Gig Work, Mortgage, Mortgage Approval

Case-Shiller: Phoenix Home Prices Hot, Hotter, and Hottest

April 1, 2021 by Michael Addison

The S&P Case-Shiller National Home Price Index posted its highest gain in nearly 15 years with a year-over-year home price growth rate of 11.20 percent in January. The December 2020  National Home Price Index reported 10.40 percent home price growth. The S&P Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index reported 11.10 percent year-over-year growth with 19 of 20 cities reporting higher home prices. Cleveland, Ohio was the only city reporting no home price growth in January. Detroit, Michigan reported home price growth data for the first time in nearly a year. Phoenix, Seattle, and San Diego Home Prices are Hot, Hotter, and Hottest Home prices in Phoenix, Arizona again topped … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Financial Report, Housing Market

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