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4 Things Every Borrower Needs to Know About Mortgage Brokers

4 Things Every Borrower Needs to Know About Mortgage Brokers

Buying a home in Nevada, whether for the first time or the last, is an exciting event. Yet before you even take a look at a single home for sale, it is a smart idea to have your mortgage financing lined up. While it is possible to get a home loan directly

Jun 20, 2018 | mortgage brokers

Should I Rent or Buy?

Should I Rent or Buy?

While homeownership has long been the American dream, buying a home is not necessarily the best choice for every person or every situation. There are many factors to consider in determining if a home purchase is the right decision for you right now. Can

Jun 14, 2018 | Purchasing a Home

4 Reasons You Don’t Want to Pay PMI

4 Reasons You Don’t Want to Pay PMI

Years ago, a 20% down payment was a requirement for obtaining a mortgage loan. Putting that much money down made it less likely that borrowers would simply default on their home loans and gave lenders a measure of security and collateral in the case of fo

Jun 07, 2018 | First-time Homebuyers

New Home Builders Say Buyer Interest Is Strong

New Home Builders Say Buyer Interest Is Strong

Buyer demand for new homes remains strong, according to the most recent Housing Market Index from the National Association of Home Builders. The Index – which measures builders' confidence in the new home market on a scale where any number above

Aug 04, 2017 | housing market Housing Outlook Housing Shortage New Home Buyer

Americans Say Buying A House Is A Good Investment

Americans Say Buying A House Is A Good Investment

The vast majority of surveyed Americans say they believe owning a house is a solid investment, according to a new survey from Digital Risk. And that doesn't just include homeowners and prospective buyers. In fact, 83 percent of renters agreed with cur

Jul 24, 2017 | Home Tips housing market Housing Outlook Housing Shortage Mortgage Rates New Home Buyer

Americans' Credit Scores Reach Record High

Americans' Credit Scores Reach Record High

Your credit score is a pretty significant number. Though you may not think about it all that often, it has an effect on your ability to qualify for a loan and the terms you'll receive if you're approved. In other words, your credit score can cost

Jul 14, 2017 | Housing Outlook housing market New Home Buyer Mortgage Rates