• How Much Does a Reverse Mortgage Cost?

    Reverse mortgages have become more and more popular as the baby boomer generation ages into retirement. Unlike a traditional mortgage, a reverse mortgage uses your home as collateral against a loan that you can use to supplement your income. However, instead of receiving the proceeds of the loan in...
  • Finding the Lowest Rate for your Home Equity

    For the last 10 years or more, you’ve enjoyed living in your home. You may especially be proud of the equity you’ve gained on the home over time. However, because the house is becoming slightly dated, you’d like to complete some remodeling. We’re not saying we’d judge your paneling,...
  • Top 6 Most Common Mortgage Questions

    You’re applying for a mortgage and you feel overwhelmed by the acronyms, numbers, and terminology. You don’t know where you should start. Well, you’re not alone. The majority of people are almost completely in the dark when it comes to the finer points of their mortgage agreements and don’t...
  • The Disadvantages of Mortgage Escrow Accounts

    Mortgage escrow accounts help mitigate the amount of risk and difficulty of paying off your mortgage, but they aren’t all good. There are some significant disadvantages to mortgage escrow accounts that you should be aware of before you hire an escrow agent. Fixed Monthly Payment Mortgage escrow accounts require...
  • 5 Disadvantages of Taking Out a Reverse Mortgage

    For a lot of seniors, a reverse mortgage is an excellent method to improving their financial situation during retirement. Reverse Mortgages are providing enhanced financial security, an improved lifestyle, and monetary aid to hundreds of older Americans. However, there are a number of disadvantages. Some of the disadvantages of...
  • What is Escrow?

    When buying a home, you’ll eventually find yourself in escrow. But what is escrow? It isn’t as scary as it sounds, but it can be a little complicated for a first time home-buyer. This guide can help you understand the meaning of escrow and how it works. Escrow Meaning...
  • 10 Questions You Need To Ask Your Mortgage Lender

    Ask these 10 questions and use the answers you get to decide whether to go with a mortgage lender. This is a very important step of the process and should not be taken lightly. You should come to a potential lender with a list of questions already prepared. Do...
  • 5 Myths About Escrow Accounts

    Escrow might make you uncomfortable, especially if you’ve heard any bad myths about these types of accounts. Whether you’re getting an escrow bank account or an escrow account mortgage, these are some myths you should know before getting started. Escrow accounts keep you from changing your home insurance. Switching...
  • What is a Reverse Mortgage and How Does it Work?

    Reverse mortgages are a home loan option for senior homeowners over the age of 62. The loan allows homeowners to tap into the equity they have invested into their home over the years to pay unexpected expenses or increase their quality of living. The equity in the home is...
  • What Types of Escrow Services are There?

    Escrow refers to money that’s held by a third-party on behalf of transacting parties. Many different types of escrow services exist outside of buying and selling properties. Most escrow companies have experience in these various types, but knowing what you need from your escrow agent is the first step...