Closing Costs Explained

When it comes to purchasing a house there is one thing that will shock a first-time home buyer more than anything, and that is the total cost associated with closing a loan. To be totally honest, closing costs can be quite earth-shaking to someone who isn't ready. If you are planning to buy a house anytime soon it is strongly recommended that you get your budget in order ahead of time.  If you would like us to review your situation and give you an estimate of what closing costs you may encounter, please feel free to contact us.  If not, feel free to read the rest of the article! Continued: Some of these closing costs are charged by the mortgage company itself, while others are payable to various parties. Here's a little breakdown on some of the fees you may be charged, and who's getting your money. One of the first fees you're going to run into is the Application Fee. This is charged when you fill out your initial application (the 1003) and is non-refundable. This covers the costs your lender pays in regard to paperwork, or maybe ...

Refinancing Your Mortgage

Refinancing your mortgage can help lower your monthly payment, pay off bills and manage your debt.  If interest rates have gone down from the rate you are currently paying on your mortgage, it might be a good idea to refinance.  For a free consultation to see if you might benefit from a refinance, feel free to CONTACT US and we will review your situation. The truth is, few thing in life can compare to the fun filled adventure that is refinancing your mortgage. Wait, what did I just say? That doesn't seem quite right. The truth is, dealing with a refinance can be quite the arduous process, and for the most part, it's not fun at all. This can be attributed to the abundance of paperwork to fill out, the random lender fees, and the sheer fact that most people don't like modifying their mortgage to begin with.  But there is a reason so many people subject themselves to these hardships, and there are times when refinancing your mortgage is an extremely smart decision that can save you thousands of dollars over the life of your loan. You may have heard ...