Standard Mortgage Blog

Your offer has been accepted, your loan approved, and you're on track to owning your new home. The final step is bringing the required cash to close and completing the necessary paperwork. On closing day, you’ll need funds not only for your down payment but also to cover closing costs, which typically range from 2-5% of the home’s purchase price. For a $300,000 loan, that means an additional..

If you are in the market to buy a home, then you've heard all the buzz about the probability that the Federal Reserve will start cutting rates soon. As inflation has cooled, mortgage rates have already started to come down, averaging nearly a whole percentage point less than this same time last year. With additional help from cuts by the Fed expected this month, rates could fall even more and..

Homeownership is a pillar of personal wealth-building and financial security. It provides stability, a sense of community, and long-term financial benefits. Purchasing a home is often the most significant investment individuals make. A home's value, affordability, and the ability to maintain it are all influenced by the economic climate.