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FHFA Announces Maximum Conforming Loan Limits for 2019

FHFA Announces Maximum Conforming Loan Limits for 2019

The Federal housing Finance Agency (FHFA), has announced that the maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are to increase in 2019. They will go from $453,100 in 2018, to $484,350 in 2019!  This is due to the incre

Nov 28, 2018 |

4 Documents You Need for Mortgage Pre-approval

4 Documents You Need for Mortgage Pre-approval

Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is a smart step before you go out looking for a home. A pre-approval letter shows sellers that you have already proven to a lender that you have the income and down payment to qualify for a mortgage loan. This allows se

Nov 28, 2018 | Purchasing a Home

Happy Thanksgiving from Ace Mortgage Company

Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude to those who make a difference in our lives. Thank you for your continued support of our business; it’s always a pleasure to help you and your family with your mortgage. All of us at Ace Mortgage Company&

Nov 21, 2018 |

Jumbo Loan Basics

Jumbo Loan Basics

The majority of homes around the country are purchased with the aid of traditional, conforming mortgage loans. Yet when home prices rise quickly, many markets have price tags that are too high for these standard loans. Enter the jumbo loan. What is a Jum

Nov 14, 2018 | Jumbo Loans Adjustable Rate Mortgages Fixed Rate Mortgages Purchasing a Home

30-year Mortgages vs. 15-Year Mortgages

30-year Mortgages vs. 15-Year Mortgages

The majority of American home buyers sign up for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages (FRMs) – the staples of mortgage lending. And yet there is another option that may serve many borrowers better: the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage. Both loans include an inte

Nov 07, 2018 | Conventional Loans Mortgages Mortgage

What is a Reverse Mortgage?

What is a Reverse Mortgage?

In the past decade, reverse mortgages have gained a lot of traction as a retirement tool. And yet, many people still do not understand reverse mortgages or their purpose. If you are one of those people, here’s what you need to know: What Is It? A

Oct 24, 2018 | Reverse Mortgages