California Mortgage Blog

before-mortgage-app

10 Steps for a Seamless Mortgage Application Process

Preparing now can save you time and headaches after you’ve turned your mortgage application into the bank. Here are 10 steps that will help make it easier.

Down Payment

Put Your Extra Cash to Work with a Rental Property Down Payment

Learn what makes investment mortgages unique with this explanation of rental property down payments.

Housing Market Trends 2019

Six Housing Market Trends for 2019

We live in an interconnected world, and those news alerts on your phone will affect the housing market—even if they seem completely unrelated. Get ready for 2019 by reviewing six trends that experts think will move the housing market this year.

Demystifying Closing Costs

Common Closing Costs (and How to Limit Them)

Make sure closing costs don’t take you by surprise by reviewing a few of the most common closing costs and ways you can limit them.

New Year Financial Planning

Plan for 2019 with These 10 Financial Tips

Whether you’re hoping to buy a house in 2019 or just want to make the most of your income, now is the time to set concrete financial goals for the new year.

Homeowner Gifts

The Best 2018 Gifts for the Homeowner in Your Life

If you’ve got a homeowner in your life, chances are he or she is still making payments on what is hopefully a dream home. You can help out by giving a gift to make the home more enjoyable.

Pay Off Mortgage Early

Is Paying Off Your Mortgage Early Really a Smart Move?

Is paying off your mortgage early really a smart thing to do? Sometimes, your money can be better spent elsewhere.

You Can Buy a House Without 20% Down

How much of a down payment do you really need to buy a home? Saving up a down payment is […]

Cosigners

If You Can’t Get a Mortgage, a Cosigner May Help

If you can’t get a mortgage, here’s how a cosigner might make it possible for you to buy a home.

6 Drool-Worthy Home Security Gadgets that Won’t Break the Bank

Want to make your home more secure and satisfy your inner geek? Here are 6 must-have home security gadgets that won’t break the bank and will help you sleep at night.

1 2 3