Nov 12, 2020

Report: Mortgage Underwriting Criteria Loosen in New Jersey & Nationwide

In a recent blog post, we provided an overview of the mortgage underwriting process in New Jersey. Today we

Nov 11, 2020

Getting a Mortgage Rate Quote: 5 Things You Should Know

We’ve all seen news stories about mortgage rate trends. They tend to generate a lot of headlines,

Nov 10, 2020

Average Credit Score in New Jersey (And What’s Needed to Buy a Home)

According to a report published at the beginning of 2018, the average credit score for New Jersey residents

Nov 9, 2020

NJ Lenders Celebrates the Opening of New Manalapan Office

The opening of the Manalapan branch now gives NJ Lenders their 11th office, including their 8th located in

Nov 8, 2020

Updated Forecast for New Jersey Home Prices

A recently updated forecast suggests that the New Jersey housing market could experience rising home values

Nov 7, 2020

Mortgage Rate Trends and Forecast for the Summer of 2018

June 21st marked the first day of summer, so we thought it was a good time for an updated look at mortgage

Nov 6, 2020

How to Find and Buy Your Dream Home in Retirement

Moving late in life is a daunting task, but there are lots of reasons why it’s a good idea. Relocating

Nov 5, 2020

The Real Estate Closing Process in New Jersey: What Buyers Do

Home buyers tend to have a lot of questions about the real estate closing process in New

Nov 4, 2020

Overview of the Mortgage Underwriting Process

Underwriting is an important part of the mortgage process in New Jersey. It’s also one of the most

Nov 3, 2020

New Jersey Home Buying Report for Summer 2018: Three Big Trends

Are you thinking about buying a home in New Jersey this summer? If so, you’ll have plenty of

Nov 2, 2020

Helping Your Children Buy a First Home

From day one, parents help their children with almost everything. But sometimes even adult

Nov 1, 2020

Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-Approval: Understanding the Mortgage Process

Pre-qualification and pre-approval are commonly used terms that relate to the mortgage process in New Jersey.

Oct 31, 2020

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House in New Jersey, Versus 2019?

The New Jersey real estate market has undergone many changes over the last few years, and this has many

Oct 30, 2020

New Jersey Loan Limits 2018: FHA, Conforming and Jumbo Amounts

Home values in most New Jersey towns and cities rose steadily during 2017. This prompted the Federal Housing

Oct 29, 2020

Bergen County Loan Limits 2018: FHA, Conforming and Jumbo Amounts

Home prices in Bergen County, New Jersey rose steadily over the last couple of years. And the price growth