This time of year we feel grateful for many things in our lives, especially home ownership. If you are a Veteran, you may have heard there are Veteran home loan benefits available to you. Let’s take a closer look at VA home loans to better understand what is offered and who qualifies. Details of a… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Mortgage Process
Why Homeownership Matters – and How to Achieve Homeownership in Today’s Market
June is National Homeownership Month – and homeownership is a huge accomplishment. There are a multitude of emotions that come with the path to homeownership, and we are here to make your journey seamless. Here at Peoples, we recognize that homeownership is personal – meaning it’s not just a business transaction. We are excited… Read more »
Peoples Launched Two Brand New Loan Programs for Borrowers Like You!
** At this time, the Wealth Builder Loan Program has been suspended. We are looking into alternatives and will announce when we can resume this program. ** Peoples Mortgage Company just launched two new loan programs that are designed to help homebuyers with their financial goals! If you are in the market for a home,… Read more »
Looking to Buy a Second Home? Jump in Now Before Rates Go Back Up in April
There will be rising costs for second home loans starting April 1, 2022. The FHFA (Federal Housing Finance Agency) recently announced that they will be increasing fees on specific home loans, including higher upfront fees on some high-balance and second-home loans that are sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These fees will increase the… Read more »
The Benefits of VA Home Loans for Veterans
If you’ve served, you’re probably aware of the VA home loan benefit. However, VA home loans are often talked about in the abstract—let’s dive a little deeper into how this type of loan rewards you for your service. What is a VA Home Loan? A VA home loan is a mortgage loan in the United… Read more »
Why Should I Refinance My Home?
What is refinancing? You’ve heard of refinancing, but what is it? Refinancing is when you receive a new loan that revises and replaces the terms of an existing loan. Refinancing is ideal when you can lower your interest rate, monthly payment, and/or shorten the term of your loan. It’s often referred to in shorthand as… Read more »
5 Benefits of FHA Loans for New Homebuyers
Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans, in existence since 1934, have been helping homeowners get a better deal on owning a home by offering low down payments, low closing costs, and lower qualifying credit. What is an FHA Loan? An FHA home loan is a mortgage issued by federally qualified lenders and insured by the Federal… Read more »
What to Expect When Applying for a Home Loan
The home loan process can be an overwhelming one. While each step is crucial, understanding each stage of the process will allow you to obtain a mortgage with confidence. 1. Initial Meeting An initial meeting will consist of a preliminary discussion of your financial overview and monthly mortgage expectations. You’ll want to make sure you… Read more »
20 Mortgage Terms You Need to Know Before Buying a Home
When looking into buying a home, you can be bombarded with an alphabet soup of acronyms and technical terms. To help you easily navigate the process, here are the ABCs you need to know before jumping into buying a home: Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) – A mortgage with an interest rate and payments that adjust… Read more »
5 Factors of Your Mortgage Credit Score
As a local mortgage lender, we receive questions every day from clients, friends and neighbors about, well, mortgages. While these questions can vary, most people eventually ask about how to qualify for a mortgage and mortgage interest rates. Even though each borrower’s situation is unique, in many cases a major determining factor for qualification and… Read more »
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