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Yesterday, I had the chance to sit down with the fantastic Matt Mosler on the KARK's morning segment, Money Matters. I was able to offer more advice to those caught between renting a home or buying a house. You can watch the interview below and get more information in the rest of the post beneath the video.
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Wondering when the best time is to refinance your home? There are many factors to consider when deciding if refinancing is best for you. Whether it’s the time of year or the stage of your home ownership, refinancing could be beneficial. I joined THV11’s Tom Brannon to talk about why you should consider refinancing your home before this summer season.
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Is renting or buying right for you? The decision to buy or rent depends on your current financial situation, your future plans and the lifestyle you want to live. Both options have their own set of benefits and potential drawbacks that should be carefully evaluated. I had the chance earlier this week to talk with Fox 16's Deedra Wilson on air about what you should consider when deciding to rent or buy.
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If you are about to move to a new area, you need to think about a few things before you sign a lease on an apartment or put a down payment on a mortgage. The decision to buy or rent depends on your current financial situation, your future plans and the lifestyle you want to live. Both options have their own set of benefits and potential drawbacks that should be carefully evaluated.
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It's the first week of April and rates have changed, but have not increased. We promise this is not an April Fool's joke! Our 30-year fixed rate has dropped from 3.625 percent to 3.5 percent. Our 20-year fixed rate has fallen from 3.5 percent to 3.375 percent. And our 15-year fixed rate stepped down from 2.750 percent to 2.625 percent.
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Rates have risen once again this month. Our 30-year fixed rate increased from 3.375 percent to 3.625 percent. Our 20-year fixed rate rose from 3.250 percent to 3.5 percent. And our 15-year fixed rate has risen from 2.625 percent to 2.750 percent.
While rates are rising, the new house market is improving. Last year, housing permits hit their highest level since 2008 and 2012 saw a 20 percent increase in new home sales. If you are currently looking for your next home, you may see a wide selection of new houses for sale. To see whether you should go with a brand new house or previously owned home, check out this article from Money Magazine. It offers the pros and cons of buying a new home and what questions you need to ask before you do.
Bank of Little Rock Mortgage has rolled out a new blog to provide our experience and expertise on mortgage finance, written in plain English for you to follow easily. We invite you to subscribe to The Mortgage Statement.
Are you interested in seeing if you prequalify for a home loan? We have a quick-and-easy way for you to get prequalified for a mortgage online.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, we would love to hear from you. Just contact us and let us know what you need.
Happy Monday,
Scott McElmurry
President & CEO of Bank of Little Rock Mortgage
NOTE: Your mortgage rate can be affected by a number of factors, including your credit score, loan-to-value ratio, your down payment and the loan program you choose. No matter what, we'll always find you the best mortgage loan at the best rate, guaranteed. For more information, visit our Today's Rates page.
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Mortgage rates have not changed since last week, continuing to stay steady through the month of February.
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Mortgage rates have not changed since last week, continuing to stay steady through the month of February.
In a recent study released by Freddie Mac, 27 percent of borrowers refinanced during 2012's fourth quarter to a shortened payment term and 95 percent switched to a fixed-rate loan. With rates more likely to rise rather than fall, it is wise to choose a fixed-rate loan over an adjustable-rate loan. For more information, read the entire study on Yahoo! Finance. And if you are considering a refinance before rates climb higher, be sure to consider a fixed-rate at a shorter term.
Bank of Little Rock Mortgage is also rolling out a new blog to provide our experience and expertise on mortgage finance, written in plain English for you to follow easily. We call it The Mortgage Statement.
Are you interested in seeing if you prequalify for a home loan? We have a quick-and-easy way for you to get prequalified for a mortgage online.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, we would love to hear from you. Just contact us and let us know what you need.
Happy Monday,
Scott McElmurry
President & CEO of Bank of Little Rock Mortgage
NOTE: Your mortgage rate can be affected by a number of factors, including your credit score, loan-to-value ratio, your down payment and the loan program you choose. No matter what, we'll always find you the best mortgage loan at the best rate, guaranteed. For more information, visit our Today's Rates page.
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