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What Rising Interest Rates May Mean For You

If you are planning a home purchase or any type of refinancing, like cash from home equity, it may pay to act before further increases.
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Is now a good time to refinance?

Pent up equity positions can lead to significant cash flow improvements and/or funds available for significant household purchases
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Benefits of Mortgage Insurance

Did you know mortgage insurance has benefits? Most of the time it is seen as an extra cost, but there may be real benefits
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FHA and VA Loan Credit Score down to 580 and 600

Great news! GMFS Mortgage is now offering FHA Loans down to 580 credit score & VA Loans down to 600 credit score.
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Mortgage Rates on the Rise

Mortgage rates are on the rise, and the more they go up, the more your purchasing power goes down.  If you're ready to buy, make your move now
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Tap Into Your Home Equity!

Cash-Out Refinance is when you use your home’s equity to refinance for more than the outstanding balance owed on your current mortgage.
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How Higher Interest Rates Can Affect Your Buying Power

While mortgage interest rates remain near historic lows, they’ve started creeping up. If you’re ready to buy a home, don’t wait.
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New Year, New Mortgage!

It's a new year, take a mortgage holiday in 2022! Close in January and take a two (2) month payment holiday
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Student Loan Relief Options for Prospective Buyers

FHA has made changes that may allow prospective buyers with student loans more flexibility.  FHA will now take income based repayment or .5%
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Will rising inflation drive mortgage rates higher?

The strong economic growth and inflation data released this week was mostly in line with expectations, and mortgage rates with little change.
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Homes selling at fastest pace on record

Gone in a flash! Homes are selling faster than ever. With record-low inventory and intense demand, homebuyers face fierce competition.
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FHA and VA Loans Down to 620

FHA and VA Loans may accept FICOS down to 620. Contact a GMFS Mortgage Loan Officer today to see if you qualify!