Now, in September 2020, mortgage rates are about the lowest in history. Because of that, mortgage lenders in Colorado have been hit with a deluge of new applications which is causing a backlog across the mortgage industry. Overall it is taking longer to get an appraisal, the time needed for underwriting has been extended, and
Some Colorado home owners who have taken advantage of a loan forbearance from their mortgage company. A forbearance is basically taking a three month reprieve from mortgage payments without having it affect your credit score or having it counted as being delinquent in payments. This was a welcome break for home owners during the Covid-19
Even now as we all deal with a global pandemic, the Colorado real estate market remains very competitive. With mortgage rates at historic low interest rates, many people are making offers on homes. This is a “seller’s market”, when the number of homes on the market is fairly small versus the amount of people trying
As homebuyers know, the mortgage interest rates have declined to the lowest in history during the summer of 2020, but there are still some challenges to consider for people buying or refinancing a home. The first challenge affects home owners who took advantage of a forbearance, which is when your mortgage lender allowed you to
Veterans with an existing VA mortgage have seen that interest rates are at record lows for Streamline loans or what we call IRRLs, Interest Rate Reduction Loans. This, of course, is a great opportunity for Veterans to save hundreds of dollars in monthly mortgage payments, by doing a streamline refinance to get into those low
In 2020, the Veterans Administration has recently ended down payments for VA Jumbo loans. Previously, for Jumbo loans, including loans up to $765,000 in designated areas of the US including some in Colorado, the veteran would make a down payment that was a certain percentage of the loan, based on their guarantee available from the
We’re living in extraordinary and unusual times in 2020. And, if you’re in the market for a home as well, it can add a whole other dimension to the buying process. Indigo Mortgage Colorado wants to advise you on the difference between an interest rate and an APR (Annual Percentage Rate) and why it’s important
Mortgage rates are at historic lows and the current market inventory is still tight. Can having an important asset like a pre-approval or a pre-qualification when looking for a home help during this time? Indigo Mortgage Colorado knows the real estate market is very competitive. You can set yourself apart by using a pre-approval or
As you may know, home loan interest rates are currently at a historical low. Now is the time for borrowers to take advantage of the great low mortgage rates being offered, especially to Veterans through VA loans. Here’s how the Indigo Colorado team suggests Veterans make the most of these low rates. Indigo Mortgage Colorado,
With rates for home loans reaching historical lows once again, many are wanting to make new home purchases or refinance their existing home mortgage loans. At Indigo Mortgage, we want to give Colorado borrowers some advice on what questions to ask and what information they need to receive a quality mortgage rate quote. When it
During these uncertain times, there are many options available for homeowners when it comes to their home mortgage loan, specifically mortgage forbearance. The team at Indigo Mortgage Colorado is here to help educate you about mortgage forbearance and to help you decide if it is right for you. Right now, many large mortgage companies are
With everything going on, it is important to stay patient. This is something we want to encourage our mortgage borrowers to do when going through the process for a home loan. Here’s why. The mortgage market is currently experiencing a lot of changes. This is due to the effects of COVID-19 on the production side
At Indigo Mortgage Colorado, we consider ourselves true mortgage brokers. Here are a few things that set our team apart from other types of mortgage lenders and home mortgage companies. According to research done by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, when it comes to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loans, 50-75 percent of borrowers do
The state of the world today during the COVID 19 virus has made an impact on many areas of life, one of which includes the housing market. During this unprecedented time, here’s what you should know about home mortgages and what the Colorado market looks like right now in May 2020. Due to uncertainties in
With home mortgage interest rates reaching an all-time low again, many homeowners are thinking of refinancing. There are some lenders out there promoting no closing cost mortgages, however, these come with a lot of fine print. Here’s what you need to know about these offers. At Indigo Mortgage Colorado, we believe that there is no
Over the last week here in mid-March 2020, there have been dramatic swings in the stock market as well as with mortgage interest rates. With that being said, it can be confusing when it comes to the decision to refinance or not. A week and a half ago, the expert mortgage brokers at Indigo Colorado
When you are applying for a mortgage, if it seems too easy, it just may be. The experts at Indigo Colorado are here to explain to you the realities of a one-click mortgage, as promised by some online mortgage companies. Applying for a mortgage is not like buying a pair of shoes online. The mortgage
At Indigo Colorado, we consider ourselves true mortgage brokers. Below we will explain the key differences between a broker and other types of mortgage companies. There are 2 types of mortgage companies, mortgage brokers, and the “other guys”. We say this because the mortgage brokers are the ones working for the borrower and representing the
Now that interest rates are at a historic low, many homeowners are taking advantage of special programs available to them. These include VA Streamline Loans for Veterans. Many Veterans are currently taking advantage of the VA Streamline loan. It’s important to do your research when it comes to these types of loans, especially when it
We all know how stressful purchasing a home can be. It’s important to have a brief knowledge of what you are getting in to before diving deep into the real estate market. Here’s the difference between pre-approval and pre-qualification, and how they effect you as a buyer. Today’s real estate market is a seller’s market,