Rising Mortgage Rates Reduce Buying Power We’ve been watching the mortgage interest rates over the last few months and have seen them bounce around, but mostly remain steady. The Federal…
New Orleans VA home loans Who qualifies for a VA home loan? Most members of the military, military veterans, reservists and National Guard members. Spouses of military members who died while…
Louisiana Mortgage Recording Fees Effective today, August 1, 2017, the cost of mortgage recording fees for a real estate sale or mortgage is increasing. And not by a few dollars.…
Almost every buyer knows that getting pre-approved for a mortgage is the first step in purchasing your next home. While most people either go to their bank or ask their…
Most people never even think about their credit score until they see one of those TV commercials advertising free credit reports. But, if you’re in the market to buy or…
We hear from a lot of first time home buyers that are intimidated by the mortgage application process. They think it will be a difficult and long process that they…
New Orleans First Time Home Buyer Advice When it’s time to buy a home, most people think they can buy more real estate than they actually can qualify to borrow. Why…
Rural Development loans are now available in the following areas of the West Bank: West Bank of Jefferson Parish, including Gretna, Terrytown, Harvey, Marrero, Westwego, Waggaman, Nine Mile Point and Bridge City All of Plaquemines Parish, including…
Good news for home buyers in New Orleans. The premiums for FHA private mortgage insurance (required on all FHA loans) is dropping from 1.35% of a home’s value down to 0.85%.…
