The first question most people ask when looking for a home loan is what is the rate? Everyone wants the lowest rate and who can blame them? But, do you know what is involved in setting mortgage interest rates? There are many factors that influence mortgage rates. What causes mortgage rates to change? Bond Market …
MEP adds industry veterans Regional Sales Manager, Southeast Michael Manieri and Vice President of Sales Jim Driscoll
Originally posted in National Mortgage Professional on June 24, 2019 “Our focus is to continue to grow our company by maintaining our service level, building our outstanding product portfolio and keeping it local,” said Manieri, who has been in the mortgage industry since 2000 as an originator, sales leader and entrepreneur. “As we continue to …
Bigger is not always better when it comes to a down payment!
Yes, a bigger down payment usually means more equity in a house from the get-go along with a smaller monthly mortgage payment. But, sometimes a bigger down payment is NOT always better or even necessary. There are programs available that don’t require the traditional 20% down payment and make perfect sense for many buyers. You …
How Do I Start the Home Buying Process?
Are you starting to look for a home? Whether you are a first-time home buyer or someone already familiar with the home buying process, there are a few valuable steps you can take that will make this sometimes-challenging experience a lot more enjoyable and efficient. The key to starting a successful home buying process is …
Five tips to find your dream home!
Late Spring and early Summer are the busiest times in the real estate and mortgage industry. Many people like to wait until school finishes or the weather becomes nicer to plan a move. If you are looking right now, you might be hearing that it is a buyer’s market, but low inventory is still a …
Make your home more sustainable in 12 easy steps!
We all try to do our part to be more eco-friendly. We rinse out our cans and dutifully deposit them in the recycle bin to be taken out each week. We have stopped using plastic bags and straws. We carry our own reusable bags to the grocery store. These acts might ease our guilt, but …
