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 […]
It’s tough getting denied for a mortgage, but it shouldn’t be the end to securing an approved offer. According to a report from the Federal Reserve, 80 percent of Americans are in debt, but only 1 in 8 people are denied a mortgage. For refinancing, roughly 1 in every 2 applications are rejected their first […]
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! […]
