Category Archives: Know Your Mortgage
FHA Raises Costs
On February 27th, HUD announce that it will be changing both its upfront and annual mortgage insurance premiums! Two Changes Effective April 1st 1.) Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium will increase from 1.00% to 1.75%. 2.) The Monthly/Annaul Mortgage Insurance Premium will increase from 1.15% to 1.25% for loans under $625K. Additional adjustments will exist if [...]
Read More30 Year Fixed Vs 15 Year Mortgages
In recent years, we have had many conversations about refinancing a mortgage with historically low rates. In these conversations we have heard a wide variety of concerns. This month, we would like to explore one of those concerns; “I don’t want to start my mortgage over by refinancing into another 30 year mortgage.” Historically, the [...]
Read MoreDo You Owe More than Your Home is Worth?
Have you (or someone you know) seen your home’s value drop over the last few years? Would you like to refinance your home but think you can’t because you owe more than your home is worth? You are not alone. Many homeowners just like you all across this country are experiencing this exact same thing. [...]
Read MoreFannie Mae HomePath® Program
The Kunselman Team would like to introduce you to the Fannie Mae HomePath® Program and HomePath® Financing. As one of the largest owners of mortgages, Fannie Mae currently has a lot of foreclosures on their books. If you go to www.HomePath.com you can actually look up Fannie Mae Foreclosures in your area. On the right [...]
The Fed Rule on Mortgage Broker Compensation
On April 1st, the Federal Reserve Board will put into place a series of new rules about how loan officers can be compensated when originating a new mortgage. These new rules are misguided and deceitful to the American consumer but rather than preach about it, I thought I would just put up some funny cartoons [...]
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