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The PennyMac Mortgage Blog is where you'll find unbiased, useful info to help save you money, time and peace of mind during the mortgage process. If you have a mortgage or are about to get one, we think you'll find info here you can't always get elsewhere.
04.04.19
All mortgages are not created equal and that, of course, is by design. Special circumstances require special lending packages. Enter the odd ducks—mortgages created for very specific circumstances. But what exactly are these loans?
03.21.19
The answer is, no. The down payment amount can vary depending on the type of loan for which you’re applying. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to save, as well as down payment assistance programs and other funding sources for buyers. We compiled a list of alternative options for your down payment. Let’s first see what the down payment amount is for the type of loan you’re looking at.
02.20.19
Second mortgages can be a great way to use the equity in your home to free up cash for important needs. Just like any other loan, there are some important things you should know about second mortgages before you begin the application process.
Read more about Second Mortgages: What Are They, and How Do They Work?
01.15.19
Pay off the principal you borrowed more quickly, and you’ll own your home earlier, and pay less in loan interest. You may even save tens of thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. In fact, 32% of homeowners have paid off their home loan.
12.20.18
On the most basic level, an easement allows non-owners to legally access a specific property for a particular reason. As a homeowner, the idea of other people entering your land may be off-putting, but in practice, easements cause few problems and are relatively commonplace.
Read more about All About Easements: How They Affect Your Property
11.19.18
When you’re buying a house, you have more to consider than just which property to purchase. You need to learn about the mortgage process, including if and when you should apply for a rate lock.
10.29.18
The United States economy has flourished in recent years, and the housing market continues to gain strength. But with confusing factors like rising mortgage rates, a competitive buyer’s market, and home prices that are higher than any previous peak, many people are unsure about what will happen in 2019.
10.24.18
Many of us have heard scary stories about new homeowners dealing with costly and even dangerous home repairs that they did not expect. From leaky septic tanks and radon gas, to moldy walls and things that freeze in the night, here are our home inspection horror stories, and how to avoid them.