Would-be homebuyers who are waiting for mortgage rates to drop before buying a home may be disappointed. As of June 2026, rates for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage average around 6% to 6.5%, which is more than double what they were…
The Federal Reserve recently decided to keep policy rates unchanged, but there's a buzz in the air that a rate cut might be on the horizon. Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted that the first rate cut of the year could…
Are you a veteran, member of the military, or a military spouse currently considering buying a home? If so, one of the options you may have available to you for home financing is a VA loan. To see if this…
As we look forward to the spring market, it’s important to understand the dynamics of the real estate landscape. Whether you’re buying, selling, investing, or keeping an eye on the market, keeping up with the current trends is one…
As you make your move from renting to homeownership, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the amount of information available on homebuying and home financing - as well as the amount of misinformation. Here are some common myths regarding…
Is your rent money worth a home payment? If you’re making rent payments now, it’s possible you may be able to afford a monthly mortgage payment - and you might be surprised at how far your rent payment can…
Have you ever wondered what the difference was between pre-qualification, pre-approval, and HUNT Mortgage's Pre-Purchase Commitment? Let us help you navigate these terms as you prepare to begin the home financing process. First up is pre-qualification, the very first…
If you’re new to homebuying and the world of home financing, you’ve probably heard that getting pre-approved for your mortgage is an essential step to get started. But why is it so important to get pre-approved as you begin…
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has just increased the amount of money that can be borrowed through a standard home loan to more than $647K. In some areas, the limit is even higher. The new limits will take effect…
Shopping for your first house is stressful enough, but when you’re finally ready to be a homeowner and the pickings are slim, the process can become a roller-coaster ride of hope and fear. “Buyers walk in a home and say,…
