A good credit score is important if you're thinking about purchasing a home. Your credit score impacts the interest rate that you can get for a mortgage. It also can impact your ability to qualify for certain types of home loans. And if it’s... (Read More)

Wondering if you qualify to purchase a home? It's a great time to find out! Primary Residential Mortgage makes first-time home buying easier with our FHA loan options. FHA Loans are geared toward hard-working families with low to moderate incomes... (Read More)

When purchasing a home, your mortgage pre-approval is based on your current financial situation. Between the time you're pre-approved and the time you close on your home loan, you don't want your financial situation to change much. Luckily, there... (Read More)

When buying a home, your credit score has a significant impact on your monthly mortgage payment. Generally, the higher your credit score, the lower the mortgage rate you may be able to qualify for. Likewise, the lower your credit score, the higher... (Read More)

The VA home loan program is one of the most flexible and attractive ways to finance a home today. There's no set downpayment requirement, no private mortgage insurance and rates are lower compared with some other types of loan programs. It's also... (Read More)

When financing a home, you have a lot of choices, including the term of the loan. It's estimated that 80 percent of all home buyers elect to take out 30-year fixed-rate home loans. It's a popular option because of the low monthly payments. Less... (Read More)

You've found the home of your dreams, the seller has accepted your offer and your loan application is being processed. When is the best time to "lock" your mortgage rate? And for how long should your lock be effective? If you're buying or building a... (Read More)

Feel like you missed the low mortgage rate window? Think again. Mortgage rates remain near historic lows, providing a unique opportunity for many to buy a home or refinance. Did you know that in the early 1970s, mortgage rates hovered between the... (Read More)

The VA home loan program is one of the most flexible and attractive ways to finance a home today. There's no set downpayment requirement*, no private mortgage insurance and rates are lower compared with some other types of loan programs. It's also... (Read More)

When buying a home, you get to make a lot of decisions. One of the most important: You often have the option of selecting a fixed-rate home loan or one with an adjustable rate. ARMs are attractive to some home buyers today because the introductory... (Read More)