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.

Shopping for a Mortgage: Best Practices

When it comes time to buy a home, you’ll want to consider all your mortgage lender options before settling on the best fit for you. There is a lot of[…]

Credit Education Basics

What Goes into a Credit Score?

Your credit score is made up of five factors that creditors look at to determine your level of risk. Each element has a[…]

Merging Your Finances with Your Significant Other

Every couple is unique and so are their finances. If you’re considering merging your finances, there is important information to consider before you make[…]

The Fed, Inflation, and Increasing Interest Rates

The Federal Reserve (the Fed) announced plans to start incrementally increasing the FED fund rate throughout 2022.

5 Data Privacy Tips

Data Privacy Week is celebrated to raise awareness about the ways hackers make attempts to steal data online or otherwise. In order to help you keep your[…]

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.

Conforming Loan Limits are Increasing

There is big news for borrowers: the conforming loan limits are increasing from $548,250 to $647,200.

Move or Remodel?

Does your home  no longer suit you and your family as well as it did before? 

Mistakes to Avoid Before Applying for a Mortgage

Here's what NOT to do in order to obtain a lower interest rate mortgage:

Before Forbearance, Try This

If you are experiencing the latter and are considering mortgage forbearance, keep reading.