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What is a 2-1 temporary rate buydown?

Housing Wire

As mortgage rates hit 7% and above, loan officers are seeing new borrowers increasingly interested in options that can help reduce their initial mortgage payments. Generally speaking, a buydown is a real estate financing technique that makes it easier for a borrower to qualify for a mortgage with a lower interest rate.

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Selling your home? Make sure you’re aware of hidden costs

Housing Wire

From staging fees, home improvements, repairs and seller concessions, there are several hidden costs involved in the selling process. 5 reasons to refinance your mortgage right now. To attract potential buyers, sellers have to make sure their home is aesthetically pleasing. Seller Concessions. Staging Costs.

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What is a home appraisal gap?

Housing Wire

When you go to buy a home , your mortgage lender will almost always order a home appraisal. Four renovations to consider before selling your house. 5 reasons to refinance your mortgage right now. Ask for seller concessions to make up for the increased price. The purpose? They want to verify the home’s worth.

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A 2-1 temporary rate buydown can help you with on-the-fence buyers

Real Trends

As mortgage rates hit 7% and above, loan officers are seeing new borrowers increasingly interested in options that can help reduce their initial mortgage payments. Generally speaking, a buydown is a real estate financing technique that makes it easier for a borrower to qualify for a mortgage with a lower interest rate.

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New Study Finds Seller’s Market May Shift in 2021

Realty Biz

At the beginning of 2021, median home prices were up 10% across most of the nation, the fastest rising pace since 2006, fueled by low mortgage rates and high demand. Mortgage rates are low … for now. Record-low mortgage rates have hovered below 3% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage since October 2020, which is good for buyers.

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Buyer’s Market vs Seller’s Market: What’s the Difference?

The Close

Rising interest rates can help cool down a hot seller’s market by reducing affordability for buyers. A modest change in interest rates could affect your mortgage by thousands of dollars—a rate change of just half a percentage point could increase your mortgage by hundreds per month. That’s the price of a new car!

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11 Things to Do Before Listing Your Home That Are Worth the Effort

HomeLight

Gather repair and renovation records. If you’ve lived in your home for a significant length of time, chances are you have the records or receipts for appliance repairs and upgrades, renovations big and small, as well as services to your HVAC and fireplace. That’s why agents may recommend light renovation projects. Escrow fees.