Mortgage Blog

Tips, insights, and advice to help you navigate the mortgage process and make informed decisions about your home.

UncategorizedMarch 26, 2019

What Causes Mortgage Interest Rates To Fluctuate? | HFG Explains

Factors such as inflation, economic growth, the Fed's monetary policy, and the state of the bond and housing markets all come into play.

UncategorizedMarch 25, 2019

Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

Take advantage of warmer temperatures and cross off your to-do list before summer comes, especially if there is damage from winter storms that could get worse.

UncategorizedMarch 22, 2019

14 Remodeling Projects That Increase the Value of Your Home | HFG Tips

Beyond repairs and regular maintenance, comfortable, and safe, there are a number of projects that can increase the value of your property.

UncategorizedMarch 21, 2019

4 Ways To Get Your Home Loan Closed Faster | HFG Tips

You're eager to claim your next home, move in and start planting roots. But first, you've got to clear things with your mortgage lender.

UncategorizedMarch 20, 2019

NAHB: Housing Market Index Flat in March | HFG Market Trends

The Housing Market Index (HMI) checks the pulse of the single-family housing market, according to a monthly survey of NAHB members.

UncategorizedMarch 19, 2019

3 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Your First Home | HFG Tips

Buying a house is complicated. If you don’t pay attention, you could get in so far over your head that you end up broke or stuck in a home

UncategorizedMarch 18, 2019

HFG Weekly Financial Report – March 18th, 2019

Retail sales rose by 0.20 percent in January; analysts expected an increase of 0.10 percent based on December’s negative revised reading

UncategorizedMarch 18, 2019

How to Identify a Load-Bearing Wall (and Why It Matters)

A load-bearing wall can be an exterior or interior wall, but it carries a load floor joists, trusses, beams, ceiling joists from above.

UncategorizedMarch 15, 2019

5 Financial Terms Every Real Estate Investor Should Know | HFG Explains

The success of your real estate ventures depends on your ability. Learn these terms to make it easier to understand what’s going on with your real estate investments.

UncategorizedMarch 14, 2019

What Makes Up A PITI Mortgage Payment? | HFG Explains

Many mortgage payments are made up of four parts, called PITI. PITI is an acronym that stands for principal, interest, tax, and insurance.

UncategorizedMarch 11, 2019

A Whole New Credit Score Is Coming

A new FICO credit score could be good news for consumers who don’t quite have the credit scores they need to qualify for a financial product they were hoping for.

UncategorizedMarch 4, 2019

4 House Hunting Mistakes To Avoid In Florida

Searching for a new house is a lengthy and exhausting process. You have to keep several factors in mind, like the location, your budget and the condition of the house.

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