Hablamos Español    Let's Connect

Hablamos Español    Let's Connect

Blog

17 Dec 2019
By 24hr Mortgage

How Growing, Multi-Generational Families Impact Home Design And Financing

Real Estate, ,
There has been a surge in families who have multiple generations living together. In many cultures, children take care of their parents as they age. This is done in an effort to repay the parents for raising them during their childhood. At the same time, when there are multiple generations living together in the same home, there are some changes in both home design and financing. Financing a Multi-Generation Home Anyone who is looking to finance a multigeneration home will need to detail their financing plan to the mortgage lender. The lender always wants to know how the loan is…
Read More
16 Dec 2019
By 24hr Mortgage

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 16th, 2019

Financial Reports, ,
Last week’s economic reports included readings on inflation and retail sales; the Federal Reserve released its post-meeting statement from its Federal Open Market Committee. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released. Inflation, Retail Sales Rate Dip in November The Commerce Department’s Consumer Price Index dipped in November to a growth rate of 0.20 percent as compared to October’s growth rate of 0.40 percent. Analysts expected inflation to slow to 0.20 percent growth. Year-over-year inflation rose to 2.10 percent, which was its highest reading in a year. Analysts said rising rents, energy and healthcare costs caused…
Read More
13 Dec 2019
By 24hr Mortgage

3 Traps First-Time Homebuyers Fall Into — And How To Avoid Them

Real Estate, ,
When someone purchases their first home, this is a significant step. There are a number of issues that people need to think about because purchasing a home is typically someone's most significant investment. With this in mind, there are three common traps that first-time homebuyers often fall into. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid these traps as well. Looking At Homes Before Applying For A Mortgage Perhaps the biggest mistake that people make is that they look for homes before they apply for a mortgage. Without a successful mortgage application, it will be difficult to find a home at all.…
Read More
11 Dec 2019
By 24hr Mortgage

FOMC Statement: Fed Holds Steady On Its Interest Rate Range

Market Outlook, ,
The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve announced its unanimous decision not to change to the current target federal funds range of 1.50 to 1.75 percent. The committee’s customary post-meeting statement said the decision not to change the Fed’s target range for federal funds was based on factors including a strong labor market, moderate economic growth, continued job growth, and low unemployment. Economic readings reviewed prior to the FOMC meeting held Tuesday and Wednesday supported the achievement of the committee’s dual mandate to achieve maximum employment and maintain price stability. According to the post-meeting statement issued on December…
Read More
10 Dec 2019
By 24hr Mortgage

How Much Do I Need To Start Investing In Real Estate?

Real Estate, ,
It is important for everyone to diversify their investments and one of the assets that people often look toward is real estate. In a healthy market, real estate should appreciate in value. It is often less risky than investing in individual stocks and can provide a much higher return on investment than a typical bank savings account or even a money market account. On the other hand, people often think that they require a large amount of money to even think about investing in real estate. This is not always the case. Buying Property Outright One of the most straightforward…
Read More
10 Dec 2019
By 24hr Mortgage

Can A Reverse Mortgage Impact Your Social Security Or Medicare Benefits?

Mortgage, ,
One of the most common worries that people have is money. When it comes to those golden retirement years, many people worry about running out of money. At the same time, most people who reach their retirement years have a lot of equity in their home. Therefore, many people think about drawing on the equity in their home as a source of income. A reverse mortgage will allow someone to do exactly that. On the other hand, can receiving payments from a reverse mortgage impact the benefits that someone can receive from Social Security or Medicare? The Basics Of A…
Read More
Skip to content