There was a time when it was possible to acquire a mortgage shortly after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but with the shifts in the financial sector, the timeline on such a mortgage approval has changed in recent years. If you're currently undergoing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and are wondering how this will impact home ownership, here are the basics on this type of bankruptcy and what it may mean for you. What Is Chapter 7? While a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the kind of financial situation that … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 15, 2016
Last week's economic news included reports on job openings, retail sales and recurring reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. Job openings and hiring increased, which provided further evidence of stronger economic conditions. Retail sales were flat in July, new unemployment claims dropped and mortgage rates changed little. Labor Reports Suggest Stronger Economic Trends The Labor Department reported more job openings in June with 5.60 openings as compared to 5.50 million job openings … [Read more...]
Buying a Home This Summer? Use These Four Tips to Uncover Hidden Flaws and Issues
In a hot market it's easy to be blinded by the competition and succumb to the pressure to make an offer on a home before you've adequately assessed it. If you're looking to buy a home this summer, use these four tips to uncover hidden flaws before you put your offer in. 1) Hire A Pro One of the most reliable ways to identify potential and existing problems within a property is to hire a professional home inspector to evaluate it. Home inspectors are trained to find issues that the average person … [Read more...]
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