Why Does Your Mortgage Require So Much Paperwork?

One of the first things home buyers comment on is all of the paperwork that a mortgage company needs to process, underwrite and approve a...

Mortgage 101

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI): Why You Shouldn't Dislike It So Much

Private Mortgage Insurance (or PMI) really gets a bad rap. A lot of people think about PMI the same way that they think about income taxes...

Finances

So, you’ve decided that you are tired of renting that small apartment when you can get a nice home for close to the same amount of money...

Mortgage 101

Have you ever wondered why taxes and insurance are tied into your mortgage payment? Or have you heard the term “escrow account” and...