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Financing a Home Purchase

The following articles will give you more insight into factors around financing a home purchase. When you reach a point where you think you want to buy, please let me know and I will connect you to a fantastic local lender that can answer your questions and speak specifically to your situation.

Do Not Do These 7 Things After Applying for a Mortgage

September 16, 2019

Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You’re undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new home, but before you make any large purchases, move your money around, or make any big-time … [Read more...]

Topic: Financing a Home, Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: Mortgage Loan

Test Your Knowledge: Mortgage Down Payments

August 6, 2019

Whether you’ve owned a home before, or you’re ready to jump into homeownership for the first time, there are always a lot of questions swirling around about what is truly required for a down payment, and how to best source down payment … [Read more...]

Topic: Financing a Home, Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: down payment, First-Time Homebuyers, Mortgage Loan

Mortgage Interest Rate Forecast and the Cost of Waiting To Buy a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

July 19, 2019

Some Highlights: Interest rates are projected to increase steadily heading into 2020. The higher your interest rate, the more money you will end up paying for your home and the higher your monthly payment will be. Rates are still … [Read more...]

Topic: Financing a Home, Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: Mortgage Interest Rates

Understanding When It Makes Sense To Refinance Your Home

July 16, 2019

With the recent lower interest rates, many homeowners are wondering if they should refinance. To decide if refinancing is the best option for your family, start by asking yourself these questions: Why do you want to refinance? There … [Read more...]

Topic: Financing a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: Mortgage, refinance

Buyers: Get Pre-Approved To Determine Your Budget

June 24, 2019

In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show that you … [Read more...]

Topic: Financing a Home, Buying a Home, Real Estate

What Is PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) And What Do I Need To Know?

June 19, 2019

Whether it is your first time or your fifth, it is always important to know all the facts when it comes to buying a home. With the large number of mortgage programs available that allow buyers to purchase homes with down payments below 20%, … [Read more...]

Topic: Financing a Home, Real Estate

The 2 Reasons Mortgages Require So Much Paperwork

June 18, 2019

When buying a home today, why is there so much paperwork mandated by the lenders for a mortgage loan application? It seems like they need to know everything about you. Furthermore, it requires three separate sources to … [Read more...]

Topic: Financing a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: Mortgage Loan

Reasons Why Home Buyers Decide to Use a 20% Down Payment

May 6, 2019

If you are in the market to buy a home this year, you may be confused about how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people you talk to will tell you that you need to save 20% or you won’t be able to secure a … [Read more...]

Topic: Financing a Home, Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: down payment

2 Trends That Are Keeping Housing Affordable

April 28, 2019

Two positive trends have started to emerge that impact the 2019 Spring Housing Market. Mortgage interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate loan have dropped to new lows, right as reports show that wages have increased at their highest rate in … [Read more...]

Topic: Financing a Home, Buying a Home, Real Estate

How Long Does It Take To Save For Your Down Payment?

April 26, 2019

Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer. Depending on where you live, median income, median rents, and home prices all vary. So, we set out to find out how long it would take to save for a down … [Read more...]

Topic: Financing a Home, Buying a Home, Real Estate

How Long Will Mortgage Interest Rates Stay Low?

April 15, 2019

Interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage have been on the decline since November, now reaching lows last seen in January 2018. According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, rates came in at 4.12% last … [Read more...]

Topic: Financing a Home, Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: Mortgage Interest Rates

Slaying Today’s Financial Homebuying Myths [INFOGRAPHIC]

April 11, 2019

Slaying Myths About Buying A Home - Many potential first-time home buyers believe that they have to have a 'perfect' credit score and 15-20% for a down payment. Arming yourself with information about what is really going on in the housing … [Read more...]

Topic: Financing a Home, Buying a Home, Real Estate

46 Million Millennials Are Mortgage Ready. But Do They Know It?

March 19, 2019

Many have written about the millennial generation and whether or not they, as a whole, believe in homeownership as part of attaining the American Dream. Millennials have taken longer to obtain traditional milestones than the generations … [Read more...]

Topic: Financing a Home, Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: millennials, Mortgage

Buying A Home? Here Is The Credit Score You Will Need.

March 18, 2019

There are many misconceptions about the credit score needed to buy a house. Recently, it was reported that 24% of renters believe they need a 780-800 credit score to be considered for a mortgage. The reality is they are misinformed! Only … [Read more...]

Topic: Financing a Home, Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: credit score

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