January 14, 2020

Author: New England Home Mortgage

If you’re looking to lower your current rate, consolidate debts or obtain cash from your equity, it may be a good time to refinance.

January 7, 2020

Author: New England Home Mortgage

Check out these five New Year’s resolutions that can help you in the process.

January 7, 2020

Author: New England Home Mortgage

Is 2020 finally the year you’ll stop renting, buy your Connecticut dream home and stop paying your landlord’s mortgage instead of your own?

January 7, 2020

Author: New England Home Mortgage

While it's true that things tend to slow down in the winter, that's not necessarily a bad thing. Yes, it's cold. Yes, fewer homes could be for sale. Yes, moving in a snowstorm is a pain no one should experience.

January 7, 2020

Author: New England Home Mortgage

In most of the U.S., the 2020 maximum conforming loan limit for one-unit properties will be $510,400, an increase from $484,350 in 2019.

January 7, 2020

Author: New England Home Mortgage

Still time to save some money for the Holidays with refinancing your home without the cost of an appraisal. Just because you’re refinancing does not mean you have to go through the hassle of getting a new appraisal.

January 7, 2020

Author: New England Home Mortgage

Home buyers are no longer confined to a 20% down payment in order to qualify for a loan. Both FHA and conventional loans offer options with down payments between 3% and 5%. Because lenders are taking a bigger risk with the borrower putting less money down, private mortgage insurance (PMI) may be required.

November 12, 2019

Author: New England Home Mortgage

Election Day in the United States of America is the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. It can fall on or between November 2 and November 8. It is the day when popular ballots are held to select public officials. These include national, state and local government representatives at all levels up to the president.

November 12, 2019

Author: New England Home Mortgage

Halloween is all about great costumes, candy, and fun. Consider taking some of these simple safety precautions before taking your kids out trick-or-treating in the neighborhood this year.

October 29, 2019

Author: New England Home Mortgage

On average most homes can close in about 45 days. This is the timeframe from application to “loan funding”, which is when the home is officially yours. The type of loan program you get can also make a difference.

October 29, 2019

Author: New England Home Mortgage

According to The Old Farmers Almanac winter is approaching. Is your home prepared? Here are a few helpful tips to get you started.

September 24, 2019

Author: New England Home Mortgage

Beginning October 15, 2019, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), will have new condominium approval rules. 

September 17, 2019

Author: New England Home Mortgage

You know that buying a home comes with many costs, with the down payment and closing costs as just the beginning. Once you make the move and become official homeowners, it is essential to consider additional costs: home maintenance and emergency costs. 

September 10, 2019

Author: New England Home Mortgage

Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI, allows you to buy a home while putting less than 20% down. Mortgage loans today allow buyers to put down as little as 3-5% when purchasing a home. But paying less upfront means more risk for lenders. That is where PMI comes in; it’s insurance to protect the lender. 

September 3, 2019

Author: New England Home Mortgage

It’s one of our most asked questions: How do you determine how much we can afford? Don’t worry - it’s not a guessing game. There is a concrete mathematical equation that helps us determine what you can comfortably pay each month without stretching your limits.