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Orlando Home Refinancing 101
In recent years, large numbers of homeowners have taken advantage of low Orlando mortgage rates and refinanced their Orlando home mortgages. Here we will discuss the advantages and possible draw backs associated with a “refi.” Consider this Before Starting Remember that refinancing to reduce debt can be a wise choice, but refinancing in order to borrow more for consumer purchases (car,... [Read more]
Orlando Mortgage Brokers Say Data Shows Seniors Looking at Reverses
The troubled economy is having two effects on senior citizens when it comes to reverse mortgages on their Orlando home. The first: as home values fall, it is dropping the possible proceeds to seniors who are considering getting a reverse mortgage loan. The second: More seniors are investigating to learn about getting a reverse mortgage loan. Orlando mortgage brokers have come to this conclusion based... [Read more]
Home Inspection Basics in the Orlando Mortgage and New Home Market
The reason a prospective home buyer needs a home inspection is to tell the buyer what the current condition of the home is. The purchase contract the buyer and seller signed is dependent on the result of the home inspection. A buyer will generally have the option based upon the inspection to; walk away from the sale, require that repairs be made or receive a credit towards repairs or negotiate an... [Read more]
Mortgage Insurance Pitfalls to Watch Out For
Private mortgage insurance, often called PMI, is something you need to be familiar with when you buy a home in the Orlando mortgage market. If you’re making a down payment that is less than twenty percent, the bank or mortgage lender will almost always require it. When you’re calculating what your monthly mortgage payment will be, it is important to figure in the cost of this insurance as well... [Read more]
Call for Tax Credit Extension Good News for People in the Orlando Mortgage Market
The nations builders and Realtors have mounted a strong campaign to urge Congress to extend the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit beyond its forthcoming expiration – December 1, 2009. Last week, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reported that Florida’s construction sector employment dropped by 13 percent between 2008-2009 resulting in the loss of 66,000 relatively well-paying... [Read more]
