Mortgage Terms

Mortgage Loan Limits: Why It’s Rising and How It Impacts You

The national average mortgage loan limit in 2023 is $726,200 for a single-unit property. For Alaska and Hawaii, the limit is $1,089,300. The homebuyer’s purchasing power increases with larger loan...

3 mins readNov 13, 2024
Mortgage loan limits

What Is a Second Mortgage and How Does It Work?

In 2024, the US median home price shot up to $426,900, a 4.1% jump from last year. What’s more, 93% of metro areas witnessed an increase in home prices. The result? Homeowners gain equity and can easily...

5 mins readNov 13, 2024
What is a second mortgage

Know How to Write A Letter of Explanation

Know the reasons for providing an explanation letter for mortgage approval and know how to write one. Use our free...

5 mins readNov 13, 2024
What is a letter of explanation

Holding a Mortgage: Definition, Pros, and Cons

The homeownership rate in the second quarter of 2023 in the US was around 66%. That’s about 230 million Americans.  If you are also looking to buy a house, you must understand which type of...

6 mins readNov 13, 2024
Holding a mortgage

What Is Manual Underwriting and How Does It Work?

Discover how manual underwriting can help you get a mortgage approval. Learn why it matters and how it benefits you in the...

6 mins readAug 09, 2024
What is manual underwriting