Mortgages by Carolann Young

Carolann Young || January 19, 2018

Options for first time home buyers

Interest rates are going up, mortgage rules have changed and house prices in some parts of the country don't seem to be going down -- yet. This may not look good for first time home buyers who may...

Carolann Young || January 05, 2018

Mortgage Brokers vs. Bank Specialists

What's best for consumers?We need to clear the air. We've recently come across marketing materials that some Bank mortgage specialists have been sending aimed at "educating" members of the public on...

Carolann Young || December 19, 2017

Consider getting pre-approved before January 1, 2018

There is not a lot of time left. New home buyers may want to consider getting a pre-approval before the new rules come into effect on January 1, 2018. Some lenders have already implemented the new...

Carolann Young || December 11, 2017

Mortgage fraud becoming more common

Real Estate and mortgage fraud is a growing concern to the industry as high prices in some markets have squeezed buyers and attracted perpetrators. The victims of fraud can include homeowners who find...