Many mortgage borrowers in the Colorado market have heeded our call to shop their mortgage around for the best rates and lowest fees. That’s especially important when dealing with that “quick in pocket-sounding lender” or the VA lender that is supposed to “unite” veterans. Borrowers call us because they want to compare offers to see
By now, as we approach the end of first quarter in 2021, veterans in Colorado have seen the very low interest rates for VA Streamline loans or what we call IRRRLS, Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans. This of course is a great opportunity for Veterans to streamline their existing mortgage into those lower interest rates
It’s important to know that there are many different parties involved in the home buying process. There’s usually a seller, a buyer, 2 realtors, a Title company, and the Lender. All of those people depend upon the lender to get the loan financed and closed on time. Ideally, they will all be in constant contact
A VA Streamline loan, also known as a VA IRRL (for “interest rate reduction loan” is designed to allow a veteran to refinance his or her current VA loan into a loan with a lower interest rate and lower monthly payment. This type of refinance must be a VA to VA refinance. It’s called a
Homeowners with a conventional mortgage who are working to refinance their loan to a lower interest rate have a new fee that will be added. We’ve advised for the last few months that this fee was coming and it’s here. The fee is known as the Adverse Market Fee and it adds a .5% fee
As a mortgage broker, Indigo Mortgage Colorado has access to the largest wholesale lender in the country and they have approved our company to offer a VA Purchase loan and a VA Streamline Loan with the 30-year fixed rate as low as 2.25%. That’s right– a VA purchase rate or a VA Streamline refinance with
As you’ve noticed if you’re in the market for a mortgage or a refi, mortgage interest rates have declined to the lowest in history and there are way more borrowers than there are lenders. Because of this, many of the large national companies that promise easy, online applications and funding are actually taking advantage of
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
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
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 everything going on in the world, many programs have gone into effect to help those in need. Below we will cover a new program that allows homeowners effected by COVID-19 to receive assistance with their home mortgage payments. The government has stepped in and is lending a helping hand to lenders so they can
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
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