The word mortgage literally comes from Old French mort gage — meaning “dead pledge.” The pledge “dies” only when the debt is repaid or the property is taken. Fast forward to today, and the new...
The Live Near Your Work program provides select Washington University and BJC HealthCare employees with forgivable loans to help with the purchase of a home in select neighborhoods. Let’s delve into how this program is not...
Homeownership comes with the benefit of the chance to build equity. You can tap into this equity through a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) loan, a versatile financial tool. This form of revolving credit...
A jumbo loan might sound like something for millionaires, but it may be your best choice to finance even a modest home in some housing markets. What is a Jumbo Loan? A jumbo home loan,...
VA loans are a popular financing option for veterans and active-duty military personnel. Since the Congress authorized VA to guarantee mortgages in 1944, the program has backed more than 25 million loans, including more than...
When seeking a home loan, one of the most crucial decisions is choosing between fixed rate and adjustable rate mortgages. Each option has its own set of advantages and considerations. This article will compare adjustable...
Special financing from Regions Mortgage may be available on homes that are listed in near our recently sold condo at 5308 Chouteau’s Bluff. In select areas of the city, there is no income limit to...
The Live Near Your Work program offers forgivable loans to eligible Washington University and BJC employees purchasing a home in one of twelve St. Louis neighborhoods. Employees who purchase a home as a primary residence will...
Buying a home that needs some attention can be a good choice for buyers who want to build up a lot equity through improvements. Some buyers are undaunted by a fixer. But they do require more...
Common Scenario Your house is feeling a little too small. It’s actually feeling A LOT too small. When you bought it, there was just you or just the two of you. But now? Well now,...
Trying to buy a home without a mortgage approval is the equivalent of putting the cart in front of the horse. You are being shown homes that you possibly might not be able to afford, or that...
Guest Post by Sean Zalmanoff with USA Mortgage Single Premium Mortgage Insurance allows you to buy a home with just 5% down and get rid of paying dreaded Mortgage Insurance forever. Let’s look at...