
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
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

Updated Forecast for New Jersey Home Prices
A recently updated forecast suggests that the New Jersey housing market could experience rising home values

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

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

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

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

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

Helping Your Children Buy a First Home
From day one, parents help their children with almost everything. But sometimes even adult

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.

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

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

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

Zero-Down-Payment Mortgage Options for New Jersey Borrowers
In aprevious article, we discussed some of the strategies for minimizing your down payment. But what

30-Year Fixed Mortgage: The Most Popular Loan Type
The 30-year fixed-rate conventional mortgage is by far the most popular type of home loan in New Jersey and