Understanding Escalation Clauses in Home Offers
Buyers who have been on the home market anytime in the past six months are well aware: It’s a seller’s market out […]
Predatory Lender Red Flags: Deception, Accounts, Debt Cycle
In parts one and two of this multi-part blog series, we’ve gone over a number of signs that you might be dealing […]
Predatory Lender Red Flags: Paperwork, APR, Misrepresentation
In part one of this multi-part blog series, we went over some basic signs that you might be dealing with a fraudulent […]
Predatory Lender Red Flags: Credit and Rushing
There are unfortunately several areas of modern life and economics where we have to be on the lookout for scams and dishonest […]
Mortgage Payment Components: Taxes and Insurance, Part 1
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basics on the important components involved in a standard mortgage […]
Mortgage Payment Components: Principal and Interest, Part 1
While there are a number of components involved in any mortgage situation, from mortgage rates to various mortgage programs and term lengths, […]
No-Appraisal Mortgage Loans: Benefits, Eligibility and More
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basics on a relatively rare and unique situation in homebuying, […]
No-Appraisal Mortgage Loans: Basics and Alternatives
For the vast majority of mortgage and homebuying situations, a home appraisal is an important part of the process. This involves a […]
Recent VA Loan Changes: Eligibility and Fee Alterations
In part one of this two-part blog, we went over some of the basics on recent changes to the VA loan program […]
Recent VA Loan Changes: Basics and Loan Limits
While we’re proud of all of our mortgage loan programs offered at Altius Mortgage and our partners at Mortgage Ogden, perhaps the […]
Mortgages and Retirement: Reasons to Maintain
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the reasons why some of those who are approaching […]
Mortgages and Retirement: Reasons to Pay it Down
For those who are approaching retirement age and considering ideal timing and budgeting themes here, an active mortgage is one of the […]