Higher Fannie Freddie Loans for 2022

There’s some good news for home buyers looking to get a loan through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, for the sixth year in a row, the loan limit will increase for almost all counties in 2022. The Federal House Finance Agency (FHFA) said conforming loan limits will increase for most from $548,250 to $647,000 in 2022. That is almost a $100,000 increase in one year and reflects the increase in home prices nationwide. In “high-cost” areas with even higher home prices like coastal California and the NYC area the maximums are even higher, the limits will got up to $970,000 in some of those areas. The limits are based on local real estate prices but as prices went up nearly everywhere the limits almost certainly increased in your county as…
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Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

We are wishing you and your family a joyous, safe and tasty Thanksgiving day 🦃 Spending time with family and loved ones over a delicious meal is one of life's gifts so please enjoy. On this Thanksgiving day we are grateful and we are thankful for our relationship with you!
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Buying A Fixer-Upper – Pros and Cons

The housing market tight in many parts of the country and affordability a big issue for a lot of buyers, so buying a fixer-upper is something you might be considering. We’ve all seen the home make-over shows with amazing before and afters but is it right for you? Here are a few things to consider: 1. Know Your Limits How much of the work can you do. How much time do you have to put into renovations. Are you prepared to live in a work zone for a while 2. Work Out Costs In Advance Have a contractor walk through the inspection with you and get a written estimate for work he would do. If you are doing the work yourself price the costs of supplies, either way add 15%…
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Happy Veterans Days

We want to wish everyone a safe and happy Veterans Day. And to especially thank all the veterans (and their families) who served to protect us.
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Cash-Out Refi or HELOC? 🤔

Interest rates are still at historic lows but may not stay this low for long. With rates low and many owners seeing a rise in their equity, many people are asking about cash out refinancing or getting a home equity line of credit (HELOC). Here is a quick breakdown of the similarities and differences between the two loan types. Both allow you to get cash out immediately and in both cases you are borrowing against the equity in your home. The major differences is with a cash out refinance, you are replacing your first loan with a new one and the home equity loan is a second loan to your existing first mortgage and an additional payment. Cash out refinancing generally has a lower interest rate, as it replaces the…
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