Archive For March 28, 2017

Mortgage Rates Dip as Spring Market Heats Up

Mortgage Rates Dip as Spring Market Heats Up

The spring market is in full swing, and after reaching their highest levels of the year in mid-March, mortgage rates have finally retreated.  According to Bankrate.com, the average 30-year fixed rate loan currently stands at 4.29%, down an impressive 15 basis points from last week. The 15-year fixed loan also fell 15 basis points to just…

Grants and Assistance Programs for First Time Buyers

Grants and Assistance Programs for First Time Buyers

There are a lot of programs available to first time buyers to assist with down payments and closing costs!  One of the most popular choices is the PHFA program which is a soft-second mortgage offered in the state of Pennsylvania. It is an interest-free loan and the maximum amount is $6,000 or 4% of the purchase…

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