Despite many misnomers on the web today, there is absolutely nothing that would prevent you from refinancing your mortgage the day you closed on your loan if you so chose to. However, that doesn’t mean you should. So armed with the knowledge that you can in fact refinance whenever you would like, the next practical […]
Here’s a figure that may surprise you: 6% of all residential sales in the U.S. are for second or third homes. Many people consider second homes a luxury only the rich can afford, but more and more homeowners are investing in second homes—for personal use or income. How individuals go about this varies, but tapping […]
Mortgages are loans measured in years and decades, and the prospect of paying one off can often seem a bit distant. However, it’s possible to shave years (and therefore dollars) off the total amount of your mortgage. Here are six things you can do to speed up and pay down the biggest purchase of your […]
You’ve made the decision to buy a home, you’ve saved for a down payment, and you’ve been pre-approved by First Option for a mortgage. So what do you do next? What does the approval process look like? Have no fear! Here’s our guide to getting approved for your next big step and getting into your […]
Being a homeowner is both a dream and a responsibility. It can sometimes be difficult to calculate the cost of home ownership. The basics of a mortgage payment are mostly straightforward, and loans and terms can be calculated with a mortgage calculator. But, any homeowner can tell you that caring for and maintaining a home […]
Mortgage rates are down for the fourth week running, putting interest rates at lows not seen since May. The going rate on a 15-year mortgage is hovering well below 4%. So should you consider refinancing from a 30-year mortgage to a 15-year mortgage? Here are some questions to consider before you make a decision. How […]
You’ve followed our guide on 15 ways to save for a new home, and now you have enough to make that down payment. But what if the home you’re looking at needs some TLC — or more than that, some serious renovation? Financing a fixer-upper can be tough, but we’re here to walk you through it! […]
