In 2022, Adjustable-Rate Mortgages have increased in popularity but what are they and are they right for you? Let’s start with the basics: an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage, also known as an ARM, variable-rate mortgage, or tracker mortgage, is a home loan with an interest rate that
Homeside is proud to announce that two of our very own leaders Heather Mitchell, SVP Business Development, and Julia Brown, VP Corporate Development, have been named to the Mortgage Professional America (MPA) Elite Women list. Heather and Julia are both known for their unwavering commitment
As we are writing this blog in June of 2022, like many of the issues we are currently faced with, the condition of today’s housing market can be described as “unprecedented”. For many potential homebuyers, the dream of homeownership seems further away than ever with
Have you heard the good news? The Lower Family of Brands, including Homeside Financial, has been named a 2022 Scotsman Guide Top Mortgage Lender! Per the publication, “Scotsman Guide’s Top Mortgage Lenders is the industry’s most comprehensive, verified rankings of the nation’s top-producing mortgage companies.
Mortgage Executive Magazine has named Homeside Financial to several prestigious awards in its Spring 2022 issue! To start, The Lower Family of Companies, including Homeside, was named to the magazine’s Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America. Ranked by total yearly mortgage volume, we landed at
You’ve heard there’s a housing shortage but why? How long will it last? Can you still manage to buy a home? Don’t fret, we’re here to give you the information you need. First off – WHY is there a shortage? There are many factors to
This past summer brought serious heat, especially in the housing market. But it didn’t stop there. We’re now seeing large year-over-year jumps. Analysts were already astounded by the increase in housing prices in April, but then May came around and took the lead. Several U.S.
Mortgage Executive Magazine has named Homeside Financial to 3 prestigious awards in its Spring 2021 issue! Starting off with 50 Best Companies to work for, Homeside ranked #32 based on an average score of 4.93. Per the magazine, “To pick the 50 Best Companies to
Are student loans a barrier to mortgage approval? Yes and no. Student loans can affect your ability to be approved for a mortgage, but good news is here! On Friday June, 18 2021 the Federal Housing Administration announced they were taking extra steps to make
There’s good news for low-income borrowers who may not have had the opportunity to take advantage of low refinance rates! FannieMae has introduced RefiNow, a refinance options offering expanded eligibility benefiting borrowers at or below 80% of their area median income. This option comes as
