How Credit Score Affects Your Mortgage Rate
Without a high credit score, you won’t qualify for the best mortgage rates available, which could mean you’ll end up paying more money over the term of your mortgage. Even…
Michael Burge
Michael is a former staff writer for NerdWallet focusing on mortgages and homebuying issues.
Posts by Michael Burge:
How to Get a Mortgage
With all the people, paperwork and time-intensive steps involved, getting a mortgage can seem a little like running an obstacle course. But if you take the time to understand the homebuying…
Carrington Mortgage Services Review 2018
Caters to first-time home buyers and borrowers who have less-than-perfect credit.
How to Refinance a VA Loan
The benefits of a mortgage that’s backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs continue beyond the day your loan closes. You can lower your rate, tap into your home’s equity…
Gift Money Can Meet Your Down Payment Needs
If you’re struggling to pool enough cash for your down payment, a generous relative or friend can help by giving you money. But the money must be a true gift,…
BB&T Mortgage Review 2019
Branch Banking & Trust Co. dates back to the Civil War era, but it wasn’t until 1923 that its mortgage division got started. Although the bank’s 2,249 financial centers serve people…
Chase Mortgage Review 2018
Chase Mortgage, part of JPMorgan Chase & Co., is one of the top players in the mortgage industry. A large portion of Chase Mortgage customers are already banking with the…
Homebridge Financial Services Review 2019
Homebridge Financial Services Inc. is a nonbank lender that makes and services a variety of home loans. Christine Villano, a regional operations executive, says that Homebridge mortgage borrowers include first-time home buyers…
8 Tips for Refinancing as Mortgage Rates Rise
So you want to refinance, but mortgage rates are rising. Don’t worry — you haven’t missed the boat on your refi opportunity. Mortgage rates are still historically low, and they…
Mortgage Rates Jan. 20: Mostly Higher; Builder Confidence Is Strong
Thirty- and 15-year fixed mortgage rates closed out the week by rising five basis points each this morning, while 5/1 ARM rates fell by two basis points, according to a NerdWallet…
