Holden Lewis writes about mortgages for cheatgame.info. Over the years he has had four mortgages: two purchase loans and two refinances. So he understands what's scary and confusing about getting a home loan. He gets a nerdy kick out of helping people feel confident about the decisions they make when it comes to mortgages and homeownership. In his spare time, he rides a motorcycle and hikes in Florida swamps.
Update, Jan. 28, 2019: President Trump signed a temporary spending bill Jan. 25 that lifted the partial government shutdown, fully reopening the Federal Housing Administration and the Department of Agriculture.…
It’s going to be a challenging year for home buyers in 2019: They will continue to compete for a short supply of homes. Home prices and mortgage rates are likely…
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First-time home buyers might have a couple of things to cheer about in the final three months of 2018, even as mortgage rates are expected to continue their slow rise.…
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If you’re affected by a hurricane, flood or another natural disaster, what does it mean for your mortgage? With Hurricane Florence getting ready to make landfall, this is especially important for…
