Mortgage News, Tips and Resources

Deciding between renovating and relocating? Our guide explores the financial, emotional, and market factors to help you make the right choice for you.

Discover essential steps for new homeowners on Long Island, from setting up utilities to exploring local amenities. Transition into your new home smoothly with this comprehensive guide.

Thinking of refinancing your mortgage? Learn about the benefits, eligibility requirements, and key steps to take in this comprehensive guide.

Explore downsizing in Suffolk County, where serene landscapes and diverse housing options offer a simpler, more relaxed lifestyle.

Explore the benefits of local mortgage lenders, including personalized service, local expertise, flexibility, and community support.

Explore the implications of the recent real estate commission class action and its impact on homebuyers, sellers, and the broader real estate market.

Discover the ultimate guide to purchasing a second home in Nassau County, New York. From financing options to local insights, this blog has everything you need to know.

Your second home by the sea awaits. Discover Nassau County's beach communities with pristine shores, historic charm, and exceptional coastal living.

If you’re thinking of living in the Kalamazoo Michigan area, consult this comprehensive guide outlining the top-ranked neighborhoods, as well as location, school districts, median home prices, local amenities, recreation, and more.

Government-backed mortgages provide many financial benefits for first-time and repeat homebuyers, such as lower down payments, lenient credit score requirements, improvement project grants, and more.

If you’re thinking of living in the Greenville, South Carolina area, important factors to consider include location, school districts, median home prices, transportation access, local amenities, entertainment, and more.

When considering purchasing a home on Long Island, it’s best to have updated documentation including financial statements and tax returns, mortgage pre-approval and commitment letters, neighborhood and realtor preferences, and more.

Find out which Long Island neighborhoods are the best for raising a young family based on location, school districts, median home prices, access to transportation, local amenities, entertainment, and more.

Whether you’re a first-time or repeat home buyer, government-backed loans offer lower down payments, lenient credit scores, and many other financial benefits.

If you’re thinking of living in the Savannah, Georgia area, consider important factors such as location, school districts, median home prices, access to transportation, local amenities, entertainment, and more.

There are several rehab loans first-time home buyers should consider when researching mortgage options, including those offered by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac.

Insured by various U.S. federal agencies, government-backed mortgages can help borrowers achieve home ownership through lower down payments and closing fees, flexible credit scores, and other advantages.

Champ had the opportunity to participate in a training program at the Halesite Fire Department in Huntington.

Champ the VetDog, Contour Mortgage's service dog in training, paid a heartwarming visit to the Marty Lyons Foundation in New York for "Kisses for Wishes."

Yes, FHA 203(k) loans require mortgage insurance. As the government agency backing this loan, the Federal Housing Administration expects all borrowers to pay two types of mortgage insurance premiums: Upfront and Annual.