Author: FHL Texas

What Influences Mortgage Interest Rates?

Mortgage Rate

If you are in the market for a house — or even if you just have friends that are — you have surely heard about interest rates everywhere you turn. Just a few months ago, these rates were at an all-time low but now they are picking up again, which begs the question: what’s influencing… Read more »

Have A Great Weekend In North Texas

community blog

It is heating up quickly in the DFW Metroplex, so it can be difficult to find the motivation to leave your air-conditioned, cool home. However, there are lots of worthwhile activities and events going on around North Texas this weekend. In all of our community blogs, we strive to highlight the best goings-on around the… Read more »

What Impacts Your Credit Report?

Credit Report

A lot of factors can affect your credit score, and there are some new, surprising changes that will benefit lots of individuals. The three major credit reporting companies — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — are making significant adjustments to the way they report medical debt. This marks a notable change and could maybe even signal… Read more »

Should You Rent Or Buy A Home?

Buying a home

Renting an apartment or a house is how most of us spend our early adulthood. After all, not many 19-year-olds can afford a down payment on a house, and renting provides the flexibility that most young adults require. Whether you are a college student moving from one apartment to the next as roommates come and… Read more »

Don’t Miss Out On DFW Events This Weekend

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It is Friday, which means we are back with a new community blog. Looking at the weather for the weekend, it seems like it will be cloudy yet not raining, so the temperatures shouldn’t feel too exorbitantly toasty. This provides a great opportunity to get out and about with your family and take in some… Read more »

How To Budget When Buying A Home

home budget

Looking at home prices — particularly in North Texas — can be a shock. While you are surely aware that you do not have to pay the total cost of the house upfront, the numbers are still staggering. Many of us consider the costs broken down into two parts: the down payment and monthly mortgage… Read more »

Fun Family Events In DFW

dallas home loan community events

Each Friday, we take a break from our usual topics on mortgages and loan assistance to take a look at our community. In today’s blog, Family Home Loan Texas is looking at three fun community events that are happening in Dallas, TX and surrounding communities, all of which are fun for the entire family!

Why You Need Title Insurance

title insurance

Buying a house is incredibly exciting; after all, you are finding a place that you love enough to call home. While this is certainly true, the actual purchasing process can be tricky and stressful. From navigating escrow to finding appraisers to more, there is a lot that buyers have to keep in mind. An often… Read more »

3 Upcoming Community Events

dallas community events

Each week, Family Home Loan Texas likes to dedicate a blog to family-friendly events happening in the Dallas, TX, community. In today’s blog, we’re looking at the fun events in the DFW area that are fun for the entire family! You can also find links to more formation or to make reservations, so you and… Read more »

Escrow’s Role In The Home Buying Process

escrow

The home buying process can seem daunting, especially for those who have not been through it before. It is admittedly complex, and there are more steps involved than you may expect. Because of this, it is essential to learn as much as you can before beginning this journey, so you do not find yourself overwhelmed… Read more »