refinance Archives | Federal Title & Escrow Company

Refinancing home loan will require new lender’s title insurance policy

For those who closed with Federal Title in the recent past and who may be…

benjaminFebruary 29, 2016

New law will eliminate subordination agreement requirements for some Maryland residential refinances

A homeowner who wants to refinance his or her first mortgage when there are two…

GuestAugust 20, 2013

Big change for Maryland refinances involving non-principal residences

Until recently, Maryland treated refinances of principal residences and other properties differently.A borrower refinancing a…

GuestJune 28, 2013

Attention buyers and refinancers: Don’t acquire new debt!

If you apply for a loan to buy or refinance a property, your lender will…

GuestJune 21, 2013

HARP extended 2 more years

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced earlier this month that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac…

GuestApril 16, 2013

Refinance appraisal: How you can prepare

Now you’re doing a refinance, and your appraisal is scheduled for next week. We talked…

GuestFebruary 26, 2013

Refinance appraisal: What you can expect

You’re refinancing the mortgage on your home, and your lender tells you there will be…

GuestFebruary 25, 2013

Rates

Refinance Rates

GuestJanuary 29, 2013

Premiums

Virgnia

Virginia Lender's Policy The lender's policy is also known as a "loan policy" and is…

GuestJanuary 29, 2013

Premiums

Maryland

Maryland Lender's Policy The lender's policy is also known as a "loan policy" and is…

GuestJanuary 29, 2013