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…
The Federal Housing Agency (FHA) has just increased the amount of money that can be borrowed through its mortgage programs by more than $64k in most areas. In high cost locations, the increase is even greater. This could mean a…
Are you a veteran, member of the military, or a military spouse currently considering buying a home? If so, you may qualify for a VA loan. Below are some common questions on VA loans as well as a brief overview…
When buying your first home, it can be easy to be intimidated by the mortgage process. Most first-time homebuyers have a lot of questions and HUNT Mortgage is here to help. Here are a few common questions most first-time homebuyers…
It can sometimes be confusing to know what we mean when we are referring to interest rate and APR. They aren’t the same thing, and it’s important to understand the distinction between the two. What does "interest rate" mean? When…
A mortgage rate is like the time displayed on a digital wristwatch: You see a number, but you don’t see the complex calculations concealed beneath. Since August, mortgage rates have lingered near the lowest levels in three years — right…
Homebuyers make a lot of mistakes that hurt their chances of getting a mortgage preapproval from their lender. You don’t want to join their ranks and sabotage your home purchase. To find out what those missteps are, we talked to two…
When exploring mortgage options, it’s likely you’ll hear about Federal Housing Administration and conventional loans. Let’s see, FHA loans are for first-time home buyers and conventional mortgages are for more established buyers — is that it? Not necessarily. Actually, the…
Are you a first-time homebuyer? You may be curious when, where, and how to start the home buying process. Many first-time homebuyers don’t know that speaking with a lender is one of the first steps you should take! If you…
Are you are a veteran, member of the military or military spouse? You may qualify for a VA loan.You may qualify for fast approval and a hassle-free loan even with less than perfect credit. VA Loan Highlights 30, 25, 20…
