HomeLend Mortgage Blog

We don’t expect you to know everything there is to know about buying a home. We provide you with expert service for a reason! Feel free to explore our blog to find some quick answers to all your home loan-related questions.

Single-Family Home Building Trends: Market Shares and Regional Impacts on Homebuyers

Single-family home construction has slowed down due to factors like higher interest rates, construction costs, and material shortages. However, the first[…]

Importance of a Pre-Approval letter

If you're planning to buy a home, you may be wondering whether you need a preapproval letter from a lender. The short answer is yes! A pre-approval letter[…]

Hack Your Home Search With a Pre-Approval

Getting pre-approved is a surefire way to know how much home you can afford. Many borrowers look to the pre-approval as a guidepost to begin their home[…]

How Much Home Can I Afford?

There are a lot of financial and situational factors that play into this question but getting pre-approved by a lender will give you a clear picture of[…]

Rate Increase Coming Soon to Second Home and High Balance Loans

Fannie Mae announced it will be issuing a rate increase for second home and high-balance loans this spring.

Self-Employed Borrowers

Mortgage lenders base quite a bit on a borrower’s employment and income information to determine their ability to pay back a loan. 

Understanding the Closing Disclosure

A closing disclosure is a five-page document that contains all the finalized details regarding your loan.

Your Final Walk-Through To-Do List

Now that your closing is just days away, you're finally ready to start calling your new place home. 

7 Things to Ask Your Agent

It's natural to be excited about finding a great property, but don't submit that bid just yet.