When you are getting ready to sell your home there are many things to consider. The first and most important is the price for which it will be listed! The higher the better! Should you do a major home renovation project because you think you can gain resale value or should you let the next …
MEP Joins MMBA to Support the Family of a Disabled Veteran
Published on Nov. 13, 2018 in National Mortgage Professionals On October 19th, 2018, Mortgage Equity Partners staff joined with industry colleagues to rebuild the home of a 77-year-old widow of a disabled veteran. The homeowner and her husband purchased the home at auction in 1994. Unfortunately, her husband succumbed to cancer in 2004, and since …
When the Fed Talks Mortgage Lenders listen and you should too!
What could an increase of the Fed Funds rate mean to you? Are rates going up?? It is widely speculated today that the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) will recommend to increase the Fed Funds rate by .25. The rate increased is a short-term rate that has direct effect on debt such as credit cards …
What do you need to know to protect your home this Hurricane Season?
Every year around this time consumers start to hear about flood insurance again. It is Hurricane season! Once a storm becomes imminent, it may be too late. Maybe you think you will be covered by your homeowners’ policy, but will you? Homeowners insurance provides coverage for wind damage to your dwelling, the detached units, and …
No savings for a down payment? No Problem!
One of the biggest obstacles to home ownership for first-time home buyers is having enough money for a down payment. Many potential home owners have excellent credit and stable income but haven’t been able to put aside the traditional 20% down payment required for most mortgage programs. There are options now that can make home …
Mortgage Equity Partners rises to meet the Pan Mass Challenge!!
For the sixth year, Dave Holding, Vice President at Mortgage Equity Partners, will rise to meet the Pan Mass Challenge. Through injuries, training setbacks, and bad weather, Dave has persisted in his rigorous training. He will participate with more than 6,000 other cyclists traveling up to 192 miles on 12 different routes to raise money …
