Homeownership Trends

Homeownership Trends

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, homeownership rate has resumed it's decline."Despite two years of strong monthly job gains and solid home sales at a pace of 5.5 million annually, the homeownership rate fell to its lowest level in 50 yea

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The 20 Percent Down Payment Myth

The 20 Percent Down Payment Myth

If you have ever purchased a home, or even talked to someone about doing so, you are familiar with the "20 percent down myth". Fearful first-time buyers, you can officially bust that myth today.Of course, there are many different factors that go

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Baltimore Market on the Rise

Baltimore Market on the Rise

A new report this week showed that the Baltimore area is on the rise for potential homebuyers.Redfin, a real estate data group, released its Demand Index that focuses on home-buying trends, home tours and residential purchase offers in 15 major metro mark

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Small Mortgage Companies Save Time Closing your Loan

Small Mortgage Companies Save Time Closing your Loan

According to Ellie Mae’s latest Origination Insight Report, the average time to close a loan increased to 50 total days in January, which is up four days from when TILA- RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) went into effect in October 2015.Additionall

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The Four Biggest Mistakes People Make When Refinancing Their Homes

The Four Biggest Mistakes People Make When Refinancing Their Homes

At Mortgage 247, we understand that refinancing your home can be an exciting yet nerve-racking time. We also understand that there are many mortgage companies that you can work with. Even if you don't refinance with us, we will teach your the four big

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We're Not all Alike: The Difference Between Us and Other Lenders

We're Not all Alike: The Difference Between Us and Other Lenders

We have been in the mortgage business for over 20 years.  Our favorite part of this business is the connections that we get to make with our awesome clients and realtor partners. Like you, we have heard absolute horror stories of inefficiency, lack o

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