Advisors Mortgage Group Celebrates 25 Years of Building Dreams and Strengthening Communities
General News
October 30, 2024
OCEAN, N.J. – Oct. 30, 2024 — Advisors Mortgage, a leading mortgage provider, proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of helping families realize their dream of homeownership. Since […]
Down Payment Assistance Programs Continue to Grow
30 Second Market Update
October 28, 2024
As the 2024 year comes to a close, states are expanding down payment assistance (DPA) programs for first-time homebuyers. A report from Down Payment Resource (DPR) shows a 1.2% increase […]
Mortgage Rates Have Risen Again, But Will They Stay There?
30 Second Market Update
October 21, 2024
Mortgage rates in the U.S. have slightly risen again, reaching 6.49% on average for a 30-year fixed mortgage on October 16, 2024, after hitting a low of 6.24% in late […]
Pending Home Sales Post Biggest Increase Since 2021
30 Second Market Update
October 14, 2024
U.S. pending home sales increased by 2% in the four weeks ending October 6, 2024, marking the biggest jump in three years. This uptick is driven by declining mortgage rates, […]
Home Prices Still Fairly Strong
30 Second Market Update
October 07, 2024
CoreLogic, who provides data from multiple housing market segments, reported that home prices dropped by 0.1% in August, which was lower than their earlier prediction of a 0.2% increase. While […]
The Fed Cut Rates, Now What?
30 Second Market Update
September 23, 2024
Last week the Federal Reserve released their new policy statement, and they mentioned that they cut the Federal Funds Rate by 50 basis points or 0.5%. What does this mean […]
Home Equity Increasing
30 Second Market Update
September 16, 2024
CoreLogic released their Home Equity report, and it showed that people who own homes with mortgages, which is 62% of all homes, gained $1.3 trillion in equity, or 8%, from […]
What is Considered Debt When Applying for a Mortgage?
Knowledge Base
September 09, 2024
Understanding Debt in Mortgage Applications Debt is any money you owe to lenders or creditors, and it plays a crucial role in determining your ability to repay a mortgage. Lenders […]
Understanding Non-Qualifying Mortgages: A Comprehensive Guide
General News
September 09, 2024
What Are Non-Qualifying Mortgages? Non-qualifying mortgages (Non-QM) are home loans that do not conform to the underwriting standards set by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under the Qualified Mortgage […]
Understanding How Mortgage Rates Are Determined
General News
September 09, 2024
The Basics of Mortgage Rates Mortgage rates are essentially the interest rates charged by lenders on home loans. These rates can be fixed, meaning they remain the same throughout the […]
Nationwide Surge in Home Mortgage Lending Marks Broad Recovery in Second Quarter of 2024
30 Second Market Update
September 09, 2024
In the second quarter of 2024, U.S. home mortgage lending rebounded significantly, with a 23.2% quarterly increase, totaling 1.62 million mortgages. This growth brought lending levels close to those seen […]
Good News For First-Time Homebuyers
30 Second Market Update
September 02, 2024
According to a recent analysis from Redfin, starter homes are a bright spot in the housing market as mortgage rates settle near a 15-month low. In July, pending sales for […]
