mortgage rates blog

You already know that owning a home carries with it certain tax benefits—you can write off mortgage interest and property tax. Those write-offs may be large enough to reduce your income tax bill, thus effectively reducing your house payment. '

Fill out a mortgage application in full and getting it approved shouldn’t be a frightening or daunting task, but if you don’t know what to expect it can be headache-inducing. Here’s what you need to know.'

If you’re buying a home, you may want to understand what an ‘impound account’ is. This article will fill you in on impound accounts and how they may affect you. Many first-time home buyers have been shocked to discover.'

Mortgage rates are rising right now. Is it still a good time to refinance? If so, which kind of refinance will you be doing? Aside from lowering your rate, you have another decision to make.'

Dale was the picture of discouragement. He slumped in his chair across from me and seemed reluctant to meet my eyes. He had bought his small condo in Bellevue nearly ten years before. Now, it was worth much more, and…'

Summary: Fixed-rate mortgages offer the stability of a fixed rate, but there are also advantages of adjustable-rate mortgages. This article will discuss when it’s a good idea to take out an ARM. When you read about mortgage rates today, you…'