How a Renovation Loan Works: Turning a Fixer-Upper Into Your Dream Home
Buying a home that needs some love—or giving your current home a major update—can feel overwhelming when you start thinking about costs. Tha…
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What Is a DSCR Loan? How the Ratio Works, With New Jersey Examples
A DSCR loan qualifies you on the property’s rent, not your tax returns. The formula, two worked New Jersey examples, the ratio you need and…
Read moreMortgage Rates Volatile following the September 17th Fed Meeting
Last week the Federal Reserve cut its Fed Fund Rate by 25 basis points. The Fed Funds Rate is not directly tied to mortgage rates. Instead,…
Read moreHow a Mortgage Refinance Works
Thinking about refinancing your mortgage but not sure how it works? You’re not alone. Refinancing can be a smart financial move, but underst…
Read moreMortgage Demand Jumps as Rates Drop
Mortgage applications surged in the first week of September as interest rates dropped to their lowest level since October 2024. Total applic…
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Get pre-qualified Call 800-778-9044Fed’s Waller Supports Interest Rate Cuts This September
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, seen as a potential successor to Jerome Powell as Fed chair in 2026, said he supports beginning…
Read moreIs a Cash-Out Refinance a Good Idea?
When it comes to tapping into your home’s equity, one of the most popular options is a cash-out refinance. This strategy allows homeowners t…
Read moreFed Chair Jerome Powell Leaning Toward Interest Rate Cut at September Meeting
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled the central bank is leaning toward cutting interest rates at its September 17th meeting, citing…
Read moreJuly New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 6.8 Percent
In July 2025, the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Builder Application Survey (BAS) revealed a 6.8% year-over-year increase in mortgage applic…
Read moreMortgage Lending Hits Highest Volume Since 2022
ICE Mortgage Technology reports that Q2 saw the strongest mortgage origination volume in nearly three years, driven by both purchases and ca…
Read moreHome Pricing Cools but Forecasted to Push Higher
Cotality, who analyzes housing market activity, reported that home prices went up just 0.1% in June, which is lower than expected and the we…
Read moreHow to Get a Mortgage Preapproval
If you’re thinking about buying a home, getting preapproved for a mortgage is one of the smartest first steps you can take. A preapproval sh…
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