Why Do I Need Mortgage Insurance?
Mortgage Insurance, sometimes referred to as Private Mortgage Insurance, is required by lenders on conventional home loans if the borrower is financing more than 80% Loan-To-Value. According to Wikipedia:…
Understanding the Difference Between an Appraisal vs Neighborhood Listing Prices
Why is there such a difference between what my appraised value is and the price similar homes are selling for on my street? It’s a great question, and you don’t…
What’s The Difference Between A Primary Residence, Second Home and Investment Property?
When applying for a mortgage, a borrower's "Occupancy Type" is a major factor in the amount of down payment required, loan program available and mortgage interest rate. Whether you…
Five Myths About Home Values
During periods of economic growth, when home values are typically just going up, most homeowners do not question appraisals much. And in times of turmoil when property values are declining, home…