Mortgage Insights And News

  If you’re thinking about investing in a fix & flip home, chances are you’ve got a great eye for potential. Many buyers run the other way when they see

On our inaugural episode, we sit down with Nick Carter, Producing, Regional Vice President in Directors Mortgage’s Eugene branch, to talk the mortgage industry, mortgage products, and purchasing your first

  If you’re a homeowner, you may have noticed that mortgage interest rates plummeted to record lows in 2020. Many homeowners took advantage of this historic dip to refinance, leaving

Are you on the hunt for a new home? If so, you’ve probably experienced some of the frustrations of today’s competitive housing market – bidding wars, lightning-quick sales, low inventory,

Real estate investment comes in many forms, yet one of the more popular ways remains rental properties. Being a landlord, however, can be a lot of hard work and can

When shopping for a home, it’s important to understand the full cost of homeownership. That includes costs you can plan for as well as those that can pop up unexpectedly.

  Much like getting married and becoming a parent, buying a home is one of life’s great milestones. And, as with any other major life event, it can be tricky

For many during the pandemic, “home” has taken on greater significance, along with expanded expectations of what a home should provide.  Perhaps as a result of this greater focus, the

If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates over the past year, you may have noticed they’ve recently started ticking up for the first time in several months. Rates

Credit Scores, Budgeting, Loan Pre-Approval, and More! Buying a home is a huge financial and emotional investment, and if you’re thinking about buying your first home, the to-do list can