HomeReady Program and Home Possible Program Just Got Better!
- December 9, 2022
- Aaron Clowes
- California Housing Market, Mortgage News
Homeownership is the American dream, but the perception among many first time home buyers is that it’s difficult to buy a home today. Myth busted: There are several programs out there that specifically meet the needs of today’s home buyers…
Read moreMortgage Interest Rates Forecast for 2023
- December 6, 2022
- Jennifer Remedios
- California Housing Market, Mortgage News
As of November 2022, mortgage rates have doubled since the beginning of the year, and rising rates have caused many potential homebuyers to pause their plans and wait for rates to cool down. But is a rate decline on the…
Read moreWhat You Need to Know About the Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2021
- October 8, 2021
- Aaron Clowes
- Home Buyer, Mortgage News
There are a lot of factors you’ll need to consider when searching for a home to buy. One calculation is just how much you’re able to put down on the home. For those of you looking to buy, there may…
Read moreCommon Mortgage Myths —Debunked!
- February 15, 2021
- Jennifer Remedios
- Mortgage News
We’ve talked a lot recently about getting a mortgage for the first time. But whether it’s your first time, your fifth, or somewhere in between, you might feel like the mortgage process is a little confusing. That’s understandable, but it…
Read moreWhy You Should Get Pre-Approved for Your California Mortgage
- February 5, 2021
- Aaron Clowes
- Mortgage Broker, Mortgage News
Why is getting pre-approved for your California mortgage so important? Well, there are a number of reasons why. The main one is that in this hot market, a pre-approval helps make the process of getting a mortgage smooth AND makes…
Read moreTips to Build Your Sacramento Home Equity
- January 25, 2021
- Jennifer Remedios
- Mortgage News
Homeownership comes with a lot of benefits, like being able to paint your walls whatever color you want and not worrying about rising rent. But there’s one huge financial benefit that you may want to think more about—home equity. For…
Read moreDecember is the Perfect Time for an Annual Mortgage Review!
- December 2, 2020
- Aaron Clowes
- Homeowner, Mortgage Broker, Mortgage News
The end of the year can be a crazy busy time, and the last thing you’re probably thinking about is your mortgage. But this time of year just so happens to be a great time to have your favorite loan…
Read moreHow Getting a California Home Appraisal Has Changed Since the Pandemic
- September 9, 2020
- Aaron Clowes
- Mortgage News
The California home appraisal process has changed a lot since the pandemic began. We’ve got some good news for home buyers who are going through the process of getting a loan right now, because there’s a good chance that your…
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