Tag: Mortgage

Posted on 09/15/2024

The Reality Behind Your Biggest Homebuying Fears

Buying a house can be a source of tremendous stress for many. It’s extremely common to feel overwhelmed and nervous about specific aspects of the process. Luckily, there are some answers to the scariest questions to help ease your mind. Here are some of the biggest homebuying fears and what to do about them: “What if I don’t...

Buyers Remorse

Down Payment

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Posted on 05/05/2024

A Basic Guide to Veteran Mortgage Relief Options

If you have a VA loan, the U.S. government has options in place to assist you in case of financial hardship. There are multiple programs available to help you avoid late payments and foreclosure if your mortgage meets eligibility. Here are the major veteran mortgage relief options to know: Refund Modification A refund modification affects the principal and...

Mortgage

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Posted on 04/14/2024

Getting preapproved for a mortgage: When, why & how

Getting preapproved for a mortgage is an essential part...

Buying

Homebuyer

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Posted on 12/31/2023

Mortgage basics: 15-year fixed mortgages

Prospective homebuyers and current homeowners know that a...

15 Year Mortgage

Fixed Rate Mortgage

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Posted on 08/27/2023

The basics of selling a mortgaged house

Selling a mortgaged house is a common real estate...

Mortgage

Home Selling

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Posted on 09/05/2021

Home Buying Journey: Start with Your Loan

Photo by Nattanan Kanchanaprat via Pixabay If you’re in the market to purchase a home, it can be a confusing process. Interest rates, types of loans and what may apply to you can all sound like a foreign language. It’s always best to have some background knowledge before going to see a mortgage broker to make sure you’re...

Homebuying

Loan

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Posted on 03/28/2021

Is A Seller-Financed Mortgage Right For You?

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....

Mortgage

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Posted on 12/06/2020

Which is Smarter: Paying Off the Mortgage or Investing?

Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Often, when discussing ways to get out of debt, the subject of “mortgage versus investments” comes up. If you have a mortgage, your monthly budget likely revolves around paying it first, meaning investment ideas take a back seat. One way to free money up to invest is to pay off the mortgage, and...

Mortgage

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