December | 2014 | First Federal Bank Mortgage

15
Dec
2014

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 15, 2014

CBC National Bank Market Outlook 0 Comment

Although there were few scheduled economic events related to mortgages and housing, last week brought an article about housing projections for 2015. Other news included increased job openings along with lower than expected jobless claims and higher mortgage rates.

12
Dec
2014

Three Hot Renovations That Will Boost Your Home’s Value Without Breaking the Bank

CBC National Bank Around The Home 0 Comment

Are you feeling the “renovation itch” or perhaps looking for a fun project that you can take on which will provide you with a return on your investment? Let’s take a look at three popular home renovations that can increase your home equity without draining your bank account.

11
Dec
2014

First Time Buyers: Understanding How Property Taxes Work and What You Can Expect to Pay

CBC National Bank Home Buyer Tips 0 Comment

Are you about to buy a house or condo for the first time? In this blog post we’ll share how property taxes work and what you can expect to pay when you buy your new home.

10
Dec
2014

Trying to Save on Your Closing Costs? Here Are Three Tips That Can Help Lower Them

CBC National Bank Home Mortgage Tips 0 Comment

Whether you’re about to close on a lovely new house for your growing family or a stylish beachfront condo so you can retire close to the ocean, one thing is certain: you’re going to face a variety of closing costs.

09
Dec
2014

Understanding Mortgage Insurance and the Difference Between FHA, VA and USDA Mortgages

CBC National Bank Home Mortgage Tips 0 Comment

Are you thinking about using mortgage financing to buy a new home? If so, you’ve likely heard about mortgage insurance policies requirements and you may be wondering how they will affect you. In today’s blog post we’ll explore mortgage insurance and explain the difference between conventional, FHA, VA and USDA mortgage insurance policies.

08
Dec
2014

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 8, 2014

CBC National Bank Market Outlook 0 Comment

Last week’s economic reports related to housing and mortgages were few, but construction spending, the Fed’s Beige Book report, non-farm payrolls and the national unemployment report indicated trends for the end of the year.

05
Dec
2014

You Ask, We Answer: How to Choose Between Expanding Your Current Home and Buying a New One

CBC National Bank Home Buyer Tips 0 Comment

Let’s take a quick look at a few questions that will help you to determine whether buying a new home or expanding your current home is the best choice when you’re in need of some extra space.

04
Dec
2014

Buying an Investment Property? Here’s How You Can Maximize Your Rental Revenue

CBC National Bank Home Buyer Tips 0 Comment

Whether you’re buying a ski-in/ski-out condo at your favorite resort or you’re thinking of picking up a small home in a busy tourist area, buying a property for short-term rental purposes can be an excellent investment that quickly begins to provide additional revenue.

03
Dec
2014

Understanding the Difference Between a Mortgage Pre-qualification and a Pre-approval

CBC National Bank Home Mortgage Tips 0 Comment

If you’re in the market for a new home and you’ve been researching mortgages, you’ve likely come across the terms “pre-qualification” and “pre-approval”. While these terms are self-explanatory in some circumstances, they are quite different in regards to mortgage financing. In today’s blog post we’ll explain the difference between a mortgage pre-qualification and a pre-approval.

02
Dec
2014

The LTV Ratio: How ‘Loan-to-Value’ Works and Why You Need to Understand This Ratio

CBC National Bank Home Mortgage Tips 1 Comment

Are you in the market for a new home? If you plan on using mortgage financing to buy your next home you’ve likely heard the phrase “loan-to-value” or the acronym “LTV” before. Let’s take a quick look at the loan-to-value ratio including why it’s important, how to calculate it and how it can affect your mortgage.

Month: December 2014

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 15, 2014

Three Hot Renovations That Will Boost Your Home’s Value Without Breaking the Bank

First Time Buyers: Understanding How Property Taxes Work and What You Can Expect to Pay

Trying to Save on Your Closing Costs? Here Are Three Tips That Can Help Lower Them

Understanding Mortgage Insurance and the Difference Between FHA, VA and USDA Mortgages

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 8, 2014

You Ask, We Answer: How to Choose Between Expanding Your Current Home and Buying a New One

Buying an Investment Property? Here’s How You Can Maximize Your Rental Revenue

Understanding the Difference Between a Mortgage Pre-qualification and a Pre-approval

The LTV Ratio: How ‘Loan-to-Value’ Works and Why You Need to Understand This Ratio

Closed purchase loan, Alpharetta, GA

Closed refinance loan, Fernandina Beach, FL

Van Buren, Saulsbury, TN

Closed purchase loan, Atlanta, GA