Buying a home for the first time is a very exciting adventure, but as with any new experience it can be easy to make plenty of mistakes. In order to make a satisfying purchase, try to avoid these 5 big first-timer blunders. 1. Get Pre-Approved before loo
Jan 16, 2019 | First-time Homebuyers Purchasing a Home Preapproval
Being able to purchase a home is often tied to how much of a down payment you have saved. If you have never bought a house before, you may not understand what a down payment is or why it is so important. Here’s the basics you need to know as you sav
Jan 02, 2019 | Purchasing a Home FHA Loans VA Loans Preapproval
Although they are not nearly as common today, some mortgage loans do come with a prepayment penalty. Home loan borrowers should be aware of them before signing their names on the dotted line. Here’s what you need to know about prepayment penalties:
Dec 12, 2018 | Purchasing a Home Refinancing a Home
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is a smart step before you go out looking for a home. A pre-approval letter shows sellers that you have already proven to a lender that you have the income and down payment to qualify for a mortgage loan. This allows se
Nov 28, 2018 | Purchasing a Home
The majority of homes around the country are purchased with the aid of traditional, conforming mortgage loans. Yet when home prices rise quickly, many markets have price tags that are too high for these standard loans. Enter the jumbo loan. What is a Jum
Nov 14, 2018 | Purchasing a Home Fixed Rate Mortgages Adjustable Rate Mortgages Jumbo Loans
Mortgage lenders love to see borrowers with consistent, steady incomes. But not all borrowers have jobs that send a paycheck every two weeks. Of course there are plenty of self-employed entrepreneurs, but there are also people who are depend on tips for i
Oct 10, 2018 | Purchasing a Home Conventional Loans