Gulf Shores mortgage rates are declining after the recent announcement by the Federal Reserve that they were not going to start to reduce their Bond buying program. Instead they left their easing program intact for the time being and will continue to buy 85 Billion dollars' worth of Mortgage backed and Treasury Bonds per month. […]
Are Gulf Shores Mortgage Rates Still Headed Higher?
The question on everyone's mind who has even been remotely thinking about buying a home is, "are Gulf Shores mortgage rates still headed higher?" All indications are, not for the time being. When the Federal Reserve surprised everyone when it announced it would not start tapering its purchase of mortgage-backed securities and Treasure bonds, it […]
Taking Over a Seller’s FHA Mortgage Loan
If you're a Gulf Shores homeowner with a mortgage loan insured by FHA (Federal Housing Administration) or VA (Department of Veterans Affairs), you should consider using your mortgage loan term as a marketing tool when it comes time to sell your Gulf Shores home. A mortgage loan from both government agencies includes a little-known feature […]
Getting a Gulf Shores Mortgage With Bad Credit
During the days of the housing boom, "sub-prime mortgages" — aka 'home loans for people with bad credit' — were very popular. After the housing bust and the financial crisis of 2008, most banks stopped issuing sub-prime mortgage loans, and it became much more difficult for people with bad credit to qualify for a loan […]
Fannie Says Rates Won’t Hurt Gulf Shores Housing Recovery
Fannie Mae still believes that higher mortgage rates won't hurt the Gulf Shores housing recovery. After looking at mortgage rates going back to 1990, Fannie Mae's researchers came to the surprising conclusion that while rising rates were likely to hurt the number of home sales, they had virtually no impact on actual home prices. The […]
Asking Parents For Help To Buy A Gulf Shores Home
When couples these days head out to buy a Gulf Shores home, often times, down payment is the biggest hurdle. Most young people starting out today have not worked long enough to save to buy a house, even if they can swing the monthly payments. Loans from family members can cause problems however, and financial […]
Mortgage Scams Can Be Prevented
When times get tough, it seems the scammers come out of the woodwork. Now there are several emerging mortgage scams hitting people where it hurts. This one particular scam is a cash stealing system. It preys and targets vulnerable homeowners when they're at their weakest point and feel like they're cornered with nowhere to turn. If […]
Why Choose a VA Loan to Buy a Gulf Shores Home?
A VA Loan helps service members, veterans and eligible surviving spouses become Gulf Shores homeowners. It does this by providing a home loan guaranty benefit and other housing-related programs to help you buy, build, repair, retain, or adapt a Gulf Shores home for your own personal occupancy. The Gulf Shores home you're considering must undergo […]
What You Need to Know About Rising Mortgage Rates
By now, unless you've been living in a closet for the past few weeks, you already know that mortgage rates have been inching up. If history is any indication, the recent spike in mortgage rates is going to have little to no impact on home prices, according to a new report from Fannie Mae. Whether […]
Rising Mortgage Rates and Low Inventory Equals Sellers Market
Mortgage rates are on the rise, and home buyers are trying to get in before they go higher. In the Gulf Shores area, rising mortgage rates and low inventory are combining to drive up prices and turn things into a seller's market. CBS's Anthony Mason reports… Potential Gulf Shores home buyers need to be vigilant […]
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