Mortgage Articles

Is it smart to refinance your mortgage?

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

As a savvy home owner, you’ve already tested your mettle in the home mortgage crisis by making smart decisions and not losing your cool when everyone was screaming recession. So now, you’re looking at the current market trends and noticing that mortgage rates in Grand Rapids, MI are at their lowest in years. This means that more people are looking into taking advantage of the slump in the homeowner’s market. (more…)

Seven Ways to Prepare for a Mortgage

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Today we are living in a much different world then we did only a few years ago. Back in the, “good ol’ days,” anyone with a job and a pulse (probably some without) could get approved for a home loan. Today, things are a bit different. Companies are no longer giving away mortgages without some proof that the recipient will be able to pay it back. When applying for a home loan you will want to play it smart and and be prepared. Here is a list of seven things you can do to get ready to apply for a home mortgage: (more…)