What is Debt-to-Income Ratio? Debt-to-income ratio is a measurement that compares your monthly debt payments to your monthly income. It is an essential factor that lenders consider when determining your loan eligibility.
Mortgage Rates and How They Impact Your Payment A Guide by Morgan Financial When it comes to buying a home, understanding mortgage rates and how they impact your payments is crucial. Mortgage rates are the interest rates that lenders charge borrowers to borrow money for a home purchase or refinance. These [...]
If you're a veteran or active-duty service member looking to buy a home with a VA loan, you need a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to prove your eligibility. In this guide, Morgan Financial explains what a COE is, why it's important, and how to obtain one.
10 Mistakes to AVOID When Buying a Home There are many important steps to consider when getting ready to buy your home. These are just some of the most common pitfalls you can get into that can come in the way of you and your new home. 1 - Don't change jobs, become [...]
Hello! This is Joe Harris with Morgan Financial and here is your “Joe Knows Mortgages MINUTE.” This week, we answer the question: When is my first mortgage payment due? Typically, your monthly mortgage payment is due at the first of every month. However, your first payment is not be due until the [...]
Hello! This is Joe Harris with Morgan Financial and here is your “Joe Knows Mortgages MINUTE.” This week, we answer the question: What is prepaid interest? You're getting ready to close on your home, your lender sends your closing disclosures for you to review, and you see a section for "prepaid interest" [...]
Hello! This is Joe Harris with Morgan Financial and here is your “Joe Knows Mortgages MINUTE.” This week, we answer the question: When is flood insurance required on a home? When it comes to getting your home insured, flood insurance is not typically covered by traditional homeowner's insurance. The good news is, [...]
Hello! This is Joe Harris with Morgan Financial and here is your “Joe Knows Mortgages MINUTE.” This week, we answer the question: Can I buy a home with cryptocurrency? Crypto currencies are a hot new topic these days! But can cryptocurrency be used to buy a home? The answer to this question [...]
What is mortgage insurance? Are you currently paying for it in your monthly mortgage payment? Can you get rid of it altogether? In this video, you will learn: • What mortgage insurance is • 4 ways to get rid of mortgage insurance • Additional steps to pay down your mortgage [...]
Hello! This is Joe Harris with Morgan Financial and here is your “Joe Knows Mortgages MINUTE.” This week, we answer the question: How will the Federal Reserve's interest rate increase affect mortgage rates and home prices? Two weeks ago, the Federal Reserve announced their 75 basis-point increase to interest rates. How has [...]
