Private mortgage insurance (PMI) can be a frustrating extra cost for many borrowers. Most people have been conditioned to believe PMI is a negative feature of loans. This is not true. Mortgage insurance is one of the top reasons millions of Americans have been able to...

Student loan debt has exploded over the previous three decades. In 1995, the total federal student loan balance was $187 billion. In 2022, the total federal student loan balance was an estimated $1.617 trillion. Combining this with rising housing prices, both renting...

FHA loans offer many benefits for homeowners. Traditionally, an FHA loan will have more forgiving guidelines than conventional loans.  This allows borrowers with higher debt to income and lower credit scores to qualify. Common FHA Misconceptions There are several...

Why are there home loan limits? The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. To conform to the guidelines allowed on Fannie and Freddie loans, the loans have a limit on the loan amount. Every year they evaluate the appreciation seen...

This year has been a year for the record books! The market shifted quickly after two years of record-low interest rates and rising home prices. As you can see from the chart below, the average 30-year rate started at 3.39% and briefly topped 7% in October and early...