Michal Bander's (mbander) Blog

It’s known that buying a home can be a secure option to invest in. And lately, many are taking advantage of today’s low rates and home prices to buy investment homes. If you’re thinking about getting another property, keep in mind the following 8 tips to make sure your home purchase goes with th...

When you’re beginning the mortgage process, you may start coming across many terms you’re not familiar with. At Guaranteed Rate, we know educating our customers is one of the most important parts of helping them obtain a loan. Today we wanted to break down what a Jumbo mortgage is and if it’s a l...

Freddie Mac has announced that they will now provide one year of forbearance for unemployed borrowers to pay their mortgage payments. Prior, lenders were only allowed to grant out-of-luck borrowers three months. Part of this new deal allows lenders, like Guaranteed Rate, the ability to approve un...

With all the news about record-low rates recently, you may be contemplating if now is the time to plunge into home ownership. But maybe you’re a bit hesitant about entering the housing market with all this uncertainty about when home prices will rise, wondering if owning a home is a good investme...

When preparing to purchase a home, whether you’re a first time home buyer or looking for an investment home, it pays to do your homework before house hunting. But where do you start? Do as the experts do! Here are some insider tips Real Estate Agents follow to know where to find great homes for t...

A FHA mortgage is a home loan that requires a small down payment. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) runs several programs that make it easier for home buyers to qualify for a mortgage loan. The FHA does this by promising the lender to pay for the mortgage if the borrower should default. A ...