Marco Santarelli

JANUARY 1, 2025

Understanding Mortgage Rates Mortgage rates are the interest rates that lenders charge on home loans. These rates can be classified as fixed-rate or adjustable-rate (ARM). Lets explore how the current 7.01% mortgage rate affects a common loan amount, like $340,000.

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Marco Santarelli

DECEMBER 26, 2024

To grasp the concept of mortgage rates, it's important to note that these rates represent a fee for borrowing money, expressed as a percentage. There are mainly two types of mortgage rates: Type Description Fixed-Rate Mortgages A fixed-rate mortgage maintains the same interest rate for the entire loan duration.

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Marco Santarelli

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Monthly Payment on $150K Mortgage For a $150,000 mortgage: 30-Year Fixed (6.53%) : Approximately $950.99 per month (Principal & Interest) 15-Year Fixed (5.87%) : Approximately $1,296.19 per month (Principal & Interest) 15-Year Fixed (5.87%) : Approximately $1,728.25

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Marco Santarelli

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Adjustable Rates When considering the right mortgage type , borrowers frequently weigh fixed-rate mortgages against adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs). Fixed-Rate Mortgages: These loans offer stability by locking in the interest rate for the entire duration of the mortgage (typically 15-30 years).

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HomeLight

AUGUST 26, 2020

Lower mortgage rates and lower payments are excellent reasons to refinance, but there are other reasons someone might want to consider refinancing. Converting an adjustable-rate mortgage to a fixed-rate mortgage. When you refinance at a lower mortgage rate, your monthly payments could go down.

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Marco Santarelli

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Below, we explore two of the most common mortgage types: 30-year fixed mortgages and 15-year fixed mortgages , along with adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs). Factors such as credit scores, debt-to-income ratios, and market trends will significantly impact individual mortgage experiences.

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Marco Santarelli

MAY 2, 2025

As of today: The national average for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for new purchases is around 6.88%. Rates jumped up in early April, hitting a high of 7.14% the highest since May 2024. Don't Fall For the “Teaser” Rates! It's been a bit of a rollercoaster recently. Property Taxes $256.67

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Realtor.com

APRIL 26, 2021

The relief program is designed to help people who are underwater by offering more affordable mortgages with lower monthly payments. The main drawback is that refinancing won’t reduce your principal balance, and you must typically have equity in your home to be approved.

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Toronto Realty Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Many people who have only ever been on a fixed-rate mortgage don’t even know what a “trigger rate is.” Consider that with every mortgage, there’s a portion of the payment that is applied to principal repayment and a portion that is applied to interest.

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Redfin

AUGUST 12, 2024

Your monthly mortgage payment generally consists of four components: Principal : The amount of money you borrow to buy the home. Interest : The cost of borrowing the money, calculated as a percentage of the principal. Insurance : Homeowner’s insurance and, if applicable, private mortgage insurance (PMI).

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HomeLight

JUNE 22, 2023

To qualify for a USDA loan, lenders typically require borrowers to have a 640 credit score , but the USDA itself doesn’t designate a minimum credit score. The VA doesn’t have a designated minimum credit score but the average lender will require, at minimum, 620 credit score. Q: What’s included in my monthly mortgage payment?

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Marco Santarelli

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Today's Mortgage Rates Drop to 6.73% Ahead of Key Fed Meeting – December 16, 2024 Key Takeaways Mortgage rates are trending down for all major loan types ( Bankrate ). 30-year fixed-rate mortgage: 6.73% , down from last weeks 6.79% (-6 basis points).

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Marco Santarelli

MAY 29, 2025

A Word of Caution About “Teaser Rates” You've probably seen those unbelievably low mortgage rates advertised online. These are often “teaser rates” designed to grab your attention. The rate you actually qualify for will depend on your unique financial situation. Be careful!

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Marco Santarelli

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Understanding Mortgage Interest Rates A mortgage interest rate is essentially the charge you pay to borrow money to buy a home. Types of Mortgages Fixed-Rate Mortgage : This type keeps a constant interest rate throughout the life of the loan.

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Marco Santarelli

APRIL 27, 2025

Skip the Mortgage Hassle (and Cost): No loan applications, no mountains of paperwork, no qualifying, and no monthly principal and interest payments stretching out for decades. Plus, you avoid appraisal fees, loan origination fees, and other costs tied to getting a mortgage. This is your chance to potentially snag a better deal.

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Redfin

JULY 11, 2023

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer in Los Angeles or you’re considering refinancing your home in Tampa , this guide is tailored to equip you with the knowledge and understanding necessary to navigate the mortgage process effectively. What is a mortgage? How does a mortgage work?

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Marco Santarelli

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Heres a quick breakdown of how that calculation looks: Table 3: Mortgage Calculation Example Calculation Component Amount Loan Amount $350,000 Interest Rate (APR) 6.7% Over the life of the loan, you'd pay around $466,880 in interest alone, showing how significantly interest rates affect long-term financial outcomes.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

First-time homebuyers can apply for a forgivable loan of up to $15,000 to assist with closing costs and down payment or principal reduction. Designed to help homebuyers buy a home in the rural areas of New Jersey, the USDA home loan program , like FHA loans, is issued by local lenders but backed by the USDA.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Sometimes described as “horizontal apartments,” build-to-rent communities are designed and developed with the sole intent of renting out the homes. Over the past few decades, 3% of single-family starts were developed as rentals. “It’s more expensive than ever to own a home, ” says Bachman.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

How else would you and your clients understand how much is being paid in principal and interest over the years? Annual percentage rate (APR). Clients may be confused about the difference between an interest rate on their mortgage loan and an APR. Got Clients With Interest Rate Questions? Fixed-rate mortgage.

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Marco Santarelli

DECEMBER 15, 2024

The Inventory Shortage While lower mortgage rates could make housing more affordable, inventory remains a significant roadblock. Many homeowners locked in fixed-rate mortgages before 2022 with historically low rates of 34%. Contact us today to expand your real estate portfolio with confidence.

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