News & Information Blog
New FHA Loan Limits
The Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) announced that they are increasing FHA loan limits for most counties in 2019. In high costs areas, the new FHA loan limit ceiling increased to $726,525, and the FHA majority increas…
New Conforming Limits For 2019 & What That Means For You
The FHFA announced that the maximum conforming loan limit will be raised for mortgages purchased in 2019 by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from $453,100 to $484,350. This is the third consecutive year FHFA has increased the baseline loan lim…
Fall Maintenance Checklist
Outdoor Tasks: Rake leaves & shred to use as mulch. Check chimney & roof for cracks and damage. Inspect your trees & trim limbs that interfere with power lines or are too close to your home. Clear gutters of dead leaves &…
Interested in a VA Home Loan?
Veterans & Active Service Members have the ability to purchase a home with no money down and very little costs up front. However there are numerous factors that go into your VA loan eligibility, and you may be wondering if you are el…
The VA Home Loan Process
American Mortgage Brokers is extremely aggressive with VA rates and our process for doing VA home loans is second to none. If you are interested in starting the VA home loan process, here is some information on how a veteran or service m…
Know Where You Rate When It Comes To Rates.
Getting the lowest rate possible for your situation is important. But finding the best rate on your own, or worse, relying on a single loan provider for rate information, won’t always get you the full story or the best rate. Before you a…
Why Did We Change Our Name?
Earlier this year, we changed our name to American Mortgage Brokers from a name we’ve had for over a decade – Granite Mortgage Company. The main reason for changing our name to American Mortgage Brokers, is because we are, in fact, a mor…
Experience Matters.
A lot can go into finding a mortgage that’s the right fit for you so, before you go with a lender because your brother-in-law’s car mechanic said his buddy got a good deal from XYZ Mortgage Company, you might want to do a little homework…