by Stig Bergquist | Oct 12, 2022 | Buyer, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers
If you’re looking to buy a home, you probably want to secure the lowest interest rate possible for your home loan. Over the last couple of years, that was easier to do as the housing market saw record-low mortgage rates, but this year rates have risen dramatically. If...
by Stig Bergquist | Jun 29, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, Down Payments
A recent survey from Bankrate asks prospective buyers to identify the biggest obstacles in their homebuying journey. It found that 36% of those polled said saving for a down payment is one of their primary hurdles to buying a home. If you feel the same way, the good...
by Stig Bergquist | May 5, 2022 | Buyers, Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers
Buying your first home is a major decision and an exciting milestone. Even though it can feel daunting at times, it has the power to change your life for the better. If you’re looking to purchase your first home, you may be wondering what’s happening in the housing...
by Stig Bergquist | Nov 11, 2021 | Buyers, Buying Myths, Down Payments
The purpose of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans is to provide a pathway to homeownership for those who have sacrificed so much by serving our nation. As the Veterans Administration says of the program: “The objective of the VA Home Loan Guaranty program is to help...
by Stig Bergquist | May 6, 2021 | Buyers, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers
Many people are sitting on the fence trying to decide if now’s the time to buy a home. Some are renters who have a strong desire to become homeowners but are unsure if buying right now makes sense. Others may be homeowners who are realizing that their current home no...
by Stig Bergquist | Mar 8, 2021 | Down Payments, Mortgage Rates
A tax refund is one of several ways to come up with a down payment and closing costs to buy a home. Many mortgage programs have a requirement that monies used for a down payment be “sourced and seasoned.” Sourced funds mean showing where the money came from, sales of...
