Blog Articles | Michael Braun
Aug 7, 2020

30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Slides to 10-Week Low

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell as the FOMC decided to leave short term rates unchanged,

Aug 6, 2020

Understanding Assets and Their Role in Obtaining a Mortgage in Today's Market

When dealing with the prospect of buying a home, assets can be one of the most important pieces of the

Aug 5, 2020

5 Ways to Save Money when Moving into Your New Home

After making the costly investment in a new home, the last thing you want to do is spend a penny more than

Aug 4, 2020

The Home-Buying Equation To Simplify Your Process

Buying a home for the first time can seem daunting. One way to alleviate the process is to organize your

Aug 3, 2020

Low Mortgage Rates Continue to Spur Refinancing

Average fixed mortgage rates moved slightly lower for the week. helping to spur ongoing refinance activity,

Aug 2, 2020

Late Summer Seasonal Maintenance Tips for New Home Owners

With the start of September, summer is nearing its end and Fall is fast approaching. With the beginning of

Aug 1, 2020

End-of-Summer Tips for Renovations and Refinancing

Just because summer is nearly over, doesn’t mean your home improvement projects need to come to a halt

Jul 31, 2020

Plan-Ahead Tips for Property Owners Preparing for Hermine

Preparation is vital for property owners that stand to be impacted by an impending storm—so much so

Jul 30, 2020

FHFA Streamlines Refinance Offering for High LTV Borrowers

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the

Jul 29, 2020

5 Credit Myths Debunked

Credit scores and mortgage rates go hand-in-hand. Borrowers with high credit scores tend to get lower

Jul 28, 2020

4 Refinancing Tips You Can't Afford to Ignore

Refinance are up 55% compared to this time last year! As mortgage rates this August remain at historic lows.

Jul 27, 2020

High-Tech Home Renovations With a Cash-Out Refinance

More houses are turning into high-tech hubs of connectivity and convenience. Technology, in fact, has become

Jul 26, 2020

Planting the Seeds to Grow Your Down Payment Savings this Summer!

A down payment is an initial payment made by a homebuyer with financing, generally ranging from 5 to 20

Jul 25, 2020

Cheaper by the Dozen: Homebuying Tips for Large Families

Having a large family can be a source of joy and pride for both you and your several children. However, it

Jul 24, 2020

Brexit Vote Drives down Mortgage Rates, Results Show

Slow growth in China and the Brexit vote in the U.K., have played a major role in driving down mortgage