by David Floyd | Feb 12, 2019 | Mid America Mortgage, Inc, Mortgage Lending, Real Estate Market
Getting ready to buy a home but confused by the slew of financial terms you’re coming across? You’re not alone. The real estate and mortgage financing industries are full of confusing terminology and it seems like only the professionals fully understand. Three big...
by David Floyd | Feb 9, 2019 | Mid America Mortgage, Inc, Mortgage Lending, Real Estate Market
If your list of New Year’s resolutions included saving money (perhaps for a down payment on a house?), you might be wondering what kind of financial strategy works best. For some, it might include asking for a raise at work and putting the additional income aside. For...
by David Floyd | Feb 7, 2019 | Mid America Mortgage, Inc, Mortgage Lending, Real Estate Market
Change is coming to the U.S. housing market. At least, that’s what the experts are saying over at REALTOR Magazine. According to the publication, there’s a power shift on the horizon, with buyer’s acquiring the upper hand in negotiations. A recent report from...
by David Floyd | Feb 1, 2019 | Mid America Mortgage, Inc, Mortgage Lending, Real Estate Market
There’s good and bad news for homeowners struggling with negative equity. First, the bad news: At the end of December, the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) expired. The program allowed qualified homeowners to refinance to more affordable interest rates,...
by David Floyd | Jan 24, 2019 | Mid America Mortgage, Inc, Mortgage Lending, Real Estate Market
When it comes to finding a place to call home, there are two main concerns that are usually at the forefront of our minds: Safety and Cost. Whether it’s simply a move across town, to another city or to the opposite end of the country, home buyers want to know that the...
by David Floyd | Jan 19, 2019 | Mid America Mortgage, Inc, Mortgage Lending, Real Estate Market
In a recent article, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) explained some of the effects the housing market is experiencing (or can soon expect) from the partial government shutdown. While we are nonpolitical, we felt it was important and timely to share...