When purchasing a home, your mortgage pre-approval is based on your current financial situation. Between the time you're pre-approved and the time you close on your home loan, you don't want your financial situation to change much. Luckily, there... (Read More)

Do you feel like the mortgage industry has language all its own? You're not alone. Surveys show that many consumers get frustrated with all of the unfamiliar terms, acronyms and phrases that are part of the mortgage application process. At PRMI, we... (Read More)

If you're thinking about purchasing a home in the future, there's no time like the present to obtain your credit report and score. With all the security breaches that have occurred in the past year, you'll definitely want to check to see if you have... (Read More)

If you are a member of the military on active or reserve duty or a veteran, there's a special type of financing designed for you. The VA home loan program is an incredible benefit designed to help members of the military —past and present —... (Read More)

Today's mortgage rates remain near historic lows. Whether you're a home buyer, homeowner or home seller, you have an opportunity to save a substantial amount of money by taking advantage of today's low mortgage rates. Here are just some of the ways... (Read More)

A home can be anything you wish. You can live in a traditional style house, tiny house, manufactured house, recreational vehicle or even a boat. Since there are so many places to live, military members often ask if they can use their VA loan to... (Read More)

Should you continue to rent or is it time to buy? Generally, the more time you plan to live in a home, the more sense it makes to buy. If you have just moved to a community, renting — at least initially — may be a better option as you get to... (Read More)

Whether moving for a new job, a better life, retirement or simply a change of scenery, Americans are doing a lot of moving around. Where are they all going? That's a question that can be answered each year by United Van Lines’ Migration Study... (Read More)

You're in the market for a new home. While things like square footage and condition of a home are important, you'll also want to think about the bigger picture. You're not only choosing a home that's right for you — you're choosing a neighborhood... (Read More)

When you buy a home, there is a specific amount of money you will need to pay to secure the house. The rest of the cost of the house can be divided into monthly payments using a home loan. The following is how you can figure out how much cash you'll... (Read More)