You have searched for months and finally found a house you think you can call home. Now, you need to make an offer, and it can be a stressful and intimidating process. Inventory is very low right now, so knowing what price to offer is essential and can make the difference between you getting the …
What do Loan Limit Increases Mean to Me?
You may have heard talk of loan limits increasing for 2020, but what does that mean to the homebuyer or homeowner? It means that in response to the rise in home prices, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), has set new conforming loan limits to reflect the rise in home prices across the country. Increasing …
Top 3 reasons why buying a home at the end of the year is something to celebrate
While most people are running around getting ready for the holiday, other savvy people are grabbing deals on homes that are priced to sell and mortgage rates that are lower than they have been in years! A 2018 study from ATTOM Data Solutions identified the 10 best days of the year to buy a home, …
What you need to know about VA loans
Mortgage Equity Partners is a participating VA lender having originated hundreds of VA loans since 2009. Not all lenders offer VA loans, but MEP decided early on to provide this vital program. “We have a moral obligation to support those who support our country,” said Sean Riley, President of Mortgage Equity Partners. “Their job is …
Could VA Loans Be Your New Best Friend?
Moving cross-country, sometimes cross-world, is often necessary for military members and their families. The ebb and flow of military life can be exciting, but without a mortgage loan officer well-versed in VA loans, many military homebuyers tend to miss out on opportunities to cut costs and make life a little less chaotic. As Veterans Day …
Refinances still on the rise
The last time we saw mortgage interest rates this low, it was 2015! While seasonal slowdowns usually hit the mortgage industry around this time, most lenders are still incredibly busy. The Mortgage Bankers Association stated that it is refinancing that has fueled this activity. “The refinance index was up 10 percent from the previous week …
