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        • What is a Mortgage?A mortgage is simply a lien that is put on a property by a bank or lender of money to assist a consumer to obtain funding in order to purchase that property.
        • Mortgage Pre Approval vs. Pre QualificationAs a technical matter is there are actually 3 levels of “Pre-Approval” available as a lead-up to your mortgage.
        • What Factors Go Into Qualifying for a Mortgage?There are four main categories that a bank will review when they qualify you for mortgage financing, otherwise known as the four pillars of qualifying: Income, Assets, Credit, and Debt.
        • What is PMI Insurance?Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is quite simply an insurance policy that protects the mortgage lender in case of default on the mortgage.
        • New Jersey Mortgage Application ChecklistBeing fully prepared leading up to your application can prevent a lot of troubles and tribulations, which can be detrimental and emotionally taxing especially after you’ve gone to contract on your new home.
        • What Is The Minimum Down Payment For a House in NJ?Depending on your circumstances you may be looking to get into a property for the least amount of cash possible.
        • What Are The Three Different Types of Mortgage Lenders?There are 3 different types of lending companies that originate mortgage loans. Banks, Brokers, and Mortgage Bankers.
        • What Determines Mortgage Rates?A variety of factors lend their hand in the determination of where a particular lender will be on rates.
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Mortgage Rates Rise Ahead of Federal Reserve Meeting | NJ Mortgage Resources

Mortgage Rates Rise Ahead of Federal Reserve Meeting

In May, the Federal Reserve raised their rate by half a percentage point, the biggest increase in 22 years. The Federal Reserve is set to have another meeting next week, and investors are anticipating yet another increase of half-a-percentage point
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Fewer Mortgage Applications May Threaten House Prices | NJ Mortgage Resources

Fewer Mortgage Applications May Threaten House Prices

Far fewer Americans are applying for mortgages, as steadily rising interest rates and staggeringly-high house prices begin to take their toll. This drop in the number of mortgage applications is predicted to continue, eventually affecting prices in the housing market.
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Mortgage Rates Jump Again, Home Purchases Decline | NJ Mortgage Resources

Mortgage Rates Jump Again, Home Purchases Decline

Freddie Mac reports that the 30-year mortgage rate rose to 5.23% this past week. Rising home prices and the spike in rates have dissuaded potential homebuyers from making a purchase, leading to a 6.5% decrease in mortgage applications from just
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Stay Higher than 5.5% | NJ Mortgage Resources

Mortgage Refinance Rates Stay Higher than 5.5%

As of June 9th, the average 30-year fixed rate is 5.53%, the average 15-year fixed refinance rate is 4.75%, and the average 10-year fixed-rate refinance rate is 4.66%. More rate hikes are expected as the Federal Reserve meets on June
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Housing Supply is Finally Improving, as High Prices and Rising Rates Affect Sales | NJ Mortgage Resources

Housing Supply is Finally Improving, as High Prices and Rising Rates Affect Sales

According to new data from Realtor.com, the supply of available homes that are for sale could increase in the coming weeks. The data suggests a positive turn of events for buyers, with the potential for year-over-year inventory growth within the
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Costco Ends Mortgage Program Membership Perk | NJ Mortgage Resources

Costco Ends Mortgage Program Membership Perk

As of May 1st, 2022, Costco no longer offers a mortgage program to its members. Although Costco is not a lender, and did not have a direct role in the mortgage process, it was affiliated with eight lenders (including Box
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  • What is a Mortgage?
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  • What Factors Go Into Qualifying for a Mortgage?
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