Team Mortgage Mikes, Author at Bock Mortgage Group

Team Mortgage Mikes December 14, 2020

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 14, 2020

Last week’s scheduled economic reporting included readings on inflation and consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.

Inflation Rate Rises in November

Team Mortgage Mikes December 10, 2020

What To Watch Out For When Buying A Home

Buying a new home is an exciting experience. At the same time, it is also important for everyone to think about a few important topics that have to be discussed before they place an offer on a home. That way, everyone can rest easy, knowing they have done their due diligence when it comes to purchasing a new home.

Team Mortgage Mikes December 9, 2020

An Overview of Mortgage Forbearance: What Is This And What Should Homeowners Know?

Current times are tough and there are a lot of homeowners who are having trouble making ends meet. Therefore, they are looking for ways to remain financially afloat as they assess their options. One option that people might have heard a lot about is called mortgage forbearance.

Team Mortgage Mikes December 8, 2020

Home Values Are Impacted By School Zones: Is The Move Worth It?

If you are looking for a home, then you probably have a budget in mind. You also need to know about the most common factors that influence the price of a home. One factor that always seems to play a role in the price of a home is the quality of the school system. This makes sense. After all, a lot of people who are looking for a home have children (or are planning on having children) and want to make sure they have access to a quality education. At the same time, is it truly worth the price increase to have access to a better school district?

Team Mortgage Mikes December 4, 2020

Be Prepared for Your Mortgage Pre-approval Interview by Having Answers to These 4 Questions

So – you’ve completed an initial mortgage pre-qualification and now you’re ready to take the next step and meet with your lender or mortgage advisor for the pre-approval interview. Are you ready? Let’s take a quick look at a few questions you should know the answers to before you go in for a mortgage pre-approval.

Team Mortgage Mikes December 3, 2020

Buying A Home Virtually

During the past few months, everyone has been going through unprecedented times. Every industry has been impacted and this includes the real estate sector. There are lots of people who are still trying to buy and sell a home during an era of social distancing. This can make it hard to look at a prospective property in person. The good news is that there are still ways for people to buy a house virtually. There are a few tips that everyone should keep in mind.