WHAT WILL IT COST TO BUY YOUR DREAM HOME NEXT YEAR?

Are you thinking of buying a home? Are you not sure if you should go for it now or wait? With interest rates and home prices on the rise, this chart will show you how much you could be essentially “saving” and what you could potentially miss out on waiting to buy your dream home!… Continue reading WHAT WILL IT COST TO BUY YOUR DREAM HOME NEXT YEAR?

Seventeen Percent of Consumers Are Unaware That Mortgages Involve Closing Costs!

Even after the new regulations imposed by the Truth-In-Lending/RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) rules and disclosure forms implemented in October of 2015, a shockingly large amount of homebuyers still say their final closing costs caught them by surprise. Some are even unaware that closing costs were even required costs associated with their loan. ClosingCorp, a provider… Continue reading Seventeen Percent of Consumers Are Unaware That Mortgages Involve Closing Costs!

SELF-EMPLOYED? Getting A Mortgage Is Not As Hard As You Think!

Call the Lucy lending Team today, to walk you through the process of obtaining financing as a business owner. We take the time to explain everything thoroughly, address additional concerns such as tax implications and get you in the best spot possible to purchase the home of your dreams. Zach and the Lucy Lending Team… Continue reading SELF-EMPLOYED? Getting A Mortgage Is Not As Hard As You Think!

CHARLESTON EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER

What an incredible summer we had! The best part of the year is approaching quickly: fall! School is back in session, football is starting, and cooler temps are on the way. September is going to be a great month. The Lowcountry Jazz Festival kicks things off at the Gaillard Center. Charleston Restaurant Week and Charleston… Continue reading CHARLESTON EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER

EPMI – Enterprise Paid Mortgage Insurance

Most people are familiar with the term “Borrower Paid Mortgage Insurance”, as well as the option for “Lender Paid Mortgage Insurance”. This past July, Fannie Mae, announced the introduction of an additional mortgage insurance pilot program. The mortgage insurance option is called Enterprise-Paid Mortgage Insurance (EPMI) and allows a lender to deliver an over 80%… Continue reading EPMI – Enterprise Paid Mortgage Insurance