Tag: Mortgage

Posted on 11/22/2020

Photo by Charles Thompson via Pixabay A vast majority of homebuying transactions rely on the buyer qualifying for a mortgage through a bank. After all, most people don't have enough cash lying around to buy a home outright. Nowadays, you have more options with different types of lenders and alternative financing companies where you can seek pre-approval online....

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Posted on 08/16/2020

FHA, VA and USDA Loans and How They Differ from Conventional Mortgages

Photo by Alexander Stein via PixabayWhen it comes to a mortgage, most of us think of the same standard product; the 15 or 30 year conventional mortgage offered by banks and lenders. This is not the only mortgage option you have, though. Depending on your personal history and circumstances you may qualify for an attractive mortgage with lower...

Mortgage

Loans

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Posted on 04/12/2020

Mortgage Types for Luxury Home Purchases

Photo by Vincent Rivaud from Pexels When you buy a luxury home, you have several options when it comes to paying for the home. While some luxury buyers invest fully in the home and purchase outright, most find that opting for a mortgage of some type keeps options open and reserves capital for other things. Mortgages can be...

Luxury Home

Home Buyer

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Posted on 10/27/2019

Tips For Successful Mortgage Closing

Pick a date The best time to set a closing date is at the end of the month as interest at the table is at its lowest then, and you'll want to pick a closing date around the same time your current lease is set to lapse. Take your time The conclusion of the closing means you have...

Homebuyers

Mortgage Rates

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Posted on 09/29/2019

Let's Dispel Some Old Mortgage Myths

Myths are lies that are perceived to be true. Like every other industry in the world that has myths surrounding them, the real estate industry has its tales. People have ideas in their head about the mortgage industry that are not true. If you are buying a house and all you feel is happiness, then you might be...

Mortgage

Personal Finance

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Posted on 09/15/2019

Stuffing the Piggy Bank

The idea of homeownership can seem daunting if you doubt you can save up a down payment. After all, even a modest house on a conventional mortgage requires twenty percent plus the closing costs. When saving up seems out of reach, try these creative tips to grow your nest egg: Delay gratification A lofty word for a simple...

Saving Money

Down Payment

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