If you consider three to be a lucky number, then you’re in luck. Why? Because there are three key factors that play a role in determining your eligibility for a mortgage. You’re likely familiar with the first two – income and credit history – because these are the two that most often come to people’s […]
This article will help you understand the ins and outs of a mortgage refinance. It will explain what refinancing means, explore the main types of refinancing options, and cover when it’s a good time to refinance. Finally, it will show how you can calculate whether or not refinancing makes financial sense for you. The post-pandemic […]
There are many different motives behind why homeowners may choose to refinance their mortgages. Perhaps they are simply trying to obtain a lower rate, shorten the length of their mortgage term, switch mortgage types, or any other number of reasons. However, regardless of their intention for refinancing, deciding on the perfect lender for their specific needs […]
On December 20, 2017, President Trump signed into the law the Republican tax reform bill which went into effect at the start of 2018. With that, a number of changes have been made to our tax code, specifically, home equity loans and lines of credit. In the new bill, you can no longer claim a […]
Are you purchasing or refinancing a home in 2018? Check out our mortgage tips to help you have an awesome mortgage this year! Tip #1 – Build up your reserve savings You may have enough for your down payment and closing costs but if the payout depletes your savings, you could still run into some […]
With a new government administration set to take office, the mortgage industry is in for some changes, which is to be expected with any new elected president. Since the election, Americans have seen an aggressive increase in mortgage rates, which are currently siting at their highest level since May 2014; that, along with the news […]
The post-Brexit refinance frenzy seems to have leveled off, but that doesn’t mean borrowers aren’t taking advantage of current low rates; purchase applications have started to see an increase. According to data, refinance applications fell by 1% this week after seeing an increase of 24% over the past 4 weeks, while purchase applications saw a 23% […]
Mortgage rates continue to linger near all-time lows and refinance applications are through the roof. With the 30-year fixed rate sitting just above the all-time low rate at 3.52% (the record low being 3.5%) you can see why so many borrowers are taking advantage of these rates. The end of the July 1st week saw a […]
Since the United Kingdom shocked the world and voted in favor of a British exit from the European Union, mortgage rates have plummeted to historic lows reminiscent of the all-time low recorded in November 2012, with only a 17 basis point difference. For the week of June 30, 2016, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is averaged at 3.48%, a […]
It’s 2016, and in a time where computers, tablets and mobile devices are increasingly changing how consumers do business across all markets, mortgage lenders are finding that they must adapt to the needs of their borrowers. AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation consistently stays ahead of the curve. Since 2002, AmeriSave has been able to offer current mortgage rates in […]