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.

Understanding the Rate Lock and Protecting Your Interest Rate

Securing a favorable interest rate is a top priority for borrowers seeking a mortgage. One crucial aspect of the mortgage process is the rate lock, which[…]

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[…]

The Fed, Inflation, and Increasing Interest Rates

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

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.

Mortgage Rate Lock Basics

Mortgage rates are constantly in flux. While they can trend one way or another, they’ll vary pretty much day to day and from person to person.