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.

How to Leverage Back to School Season for the Best Mortgage Rates and Deals

As the back-to-school season approaches, many families focus on preparing their children for the new academic year. However, this time of year also[…]

Move or Remodel?

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

What Happens During a Home Inspection?

The homebuying process looks something like this: Get pre-approved for a mortgage, find your dream home and win the bidding war. 

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

Private mortgage insurance, commonly abbreviated as PMI, is a monthly payment that protects lender against a loan foreclosure. 

What are Points?

Points are used to pay for a reduced interest rate on a home loan. Each point correlates to one percent of the loan amount.

Annual Percentage Rate (APR)

The annual percentage rate gets a lot of borrowers confused when shopping for a loan.

Fixed-Rate Mortgage

A fixed-rate mortgage is one of the most common type of home loans because it’s the least risky for the borrower.