Bock Mortgage Group - Michael Bock and Theresa NeSmith

Team Mortgage Mikes October 9, 2020

Understanding Title Insurance and How It Impacts Your Mortgage Loan

Title insurance protects you and your lender from title disputes and other ownership issues that may arise. Here are just a few ways that title insurance can impact your mortgage.

Team Mortgage Mikes October 8, 2020

How Much House Is Too Much House: A Mortgage Calculation Guide

When it comes to finding a home, this is an exciting time. Many people love looking at houses; however, the reality is that people also need to think carefully about how much house they can actually afford. Buying a home is a big decision and for many people, this is going to be the most expensive purchase they ever make in their lives. Therefore, it is important to take the time to get this decision right. There are plenty of ways for people to calculate how much house they can actually afford. With a budget in mind, this will make the shopping process easier.

Team Mortgage Mikes October 7, 2020

Closing Costs: Understanding What It Costs to Close on a Home and What You Can Expect to Pay

In this post we’ll look at a number of these closing costs and what you will be expected to pay when you buy that next dream home.

Team Mortgage Mikes October 6, 2020

Taking A Closer Look At Home Improvement In 2020

When it comes to home improvement in 2020, many people are spending more time in their homes than they ever have in the past. With kids attending school from home and people working from home, many homeowners are looking at ways to potentially improve the qualities of their homes through home improvement projects.

Team Mortgage Mikes October 5, 2020

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 5, 2020

Last week’s economic news included readings from Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, along with Commerce Department readings on public and private-sector job growth and the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index. Weekly reports on jobless claims and mortgage rates were also released.

Team Mortgage Mikes October 2, 2020

Should Homeowners Refinance?

Most people have heard the saying that it might be a good idea to refinance if mortgage rates drop. For those who might not know, refinancing is essentially taking out a new loan to replace the old one because the new loan has a lower interest rate.