Jumbo Mortgages Explained
As the name implies, a jumbo mortgage is one that is larger than your usual home loan.…
Articles by Aaron Crowe
Land Contract Can Bypass Appraisal, Credit Problems
If you're having trouble buying or selling a home due to appraisal issues or other lender…
Lease-to-Own or Land Contract?
Last week we discussed land contracts as a tool for buying or selling a home in a…
Lenders Beginning to Allow Airbnb Income in Refinancing
The mortgage industry is finally catching up to the sharing economy, though in limited…
Lenders Move to Offer Non-QM Loans
The new federal rules for "qualified mortgages" go into effect on Jan. 10. But that…
Financing the Purchase of a Second Home
Thinking about buying a second home? If you've been fortunate enough to come through the…
Fiserv: Housing Markets Stabilizing
U.S. home prices have already stabilized in about a quarter of all housing markets,…
Five Mortgage Myths
Applying for a mortgage can be an intimidating process, particularly for first-time…
Get Financially Ready For Spring Homebuying Season
The spring home-selling season is nearly here. If you’re ready to buy a new home, you’re…
Getting a mortgage when your spouse has bad credit
Engaged couples and newlyweds looking to buy a home probably don’t want to have a… “Opposites attract. It’s pretty normal,” says Brian Koss, executive vice president of… Both spouses should be listed on the home’s title or deed, Parsons says, but only she…
