In mid-August 2021, we’ve seen two changes in mortgage loans. Recently Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac did away with their added fee for refinances. The fee was issued on all loans over the last few months in 2021 but they just dropped it. What this means for borrowers is that rates are even better for
Veteran Administration (VA) mortgage interest rates are the lowest in history, as veterans already know. They know this because they are being bombarded about refinancing with online ads, direct mail, and calls from their own mortgage company. Here are some easy guidelines about the “streamline” interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL). A veteran is eligible
Let’s review the actual mortgage process and how the home loan moves from application to funding. At Indigo Mortgage, we have developed a system to streamline the loan process. To do that, we have created three departments: origination, set up, and processing. Indigo Mortgage Colorado is a mortgage broker, which means that we represent the
When you’re buying a home and applying for a mortgage, avoid any upfront application fees. Today, some mortgage lenders are charging borrowers an upfront application fee, often $500-$600, when they apply for a mortgage. The lender tells the borrower that this fee will be credited towards the appraisal of the property. Upfront application fees are
Recently, an independent national survey was conducted that evaluated VA interest rates and compared closing costs. The survey looked at the top 10 national VA lenders and compared them to smaller VA lenders. The results showed that the big national VA lenders, names you’d recognize, are clearly charging veterans more than small lenders – the
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
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
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,
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
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
When it comes to getting a mortgage loan, low rates are great. But can they sometimes be too good to be true? Here’s what to look for when you see low rates being advertised. At Indigo Mortgage Colorado, we see borrowers come in stating that they are seeing low interest rates below 3%, usually around
VA mortgage loan programs have made some dramatic changes over the last few months. Indigo Mortgage Colorado wants to keep you informed of these changes so you can be prepared for them. Here’s a general outline of the most recent changed to the VA program. First off, the VA has increased their funding fee requirements
The VA home loan offers some great benefits for the veterans still in the military who have their certificate of eligibility or those just coming out of service, either from deployment or once they completed their active duty. Many of these veterans have no idea that they can qualify for a new home or even