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What’s Better, A 15-Year or 30-Year Mortgage?
Buying a home is a major step. You should feel confident in how you choose to finance this important purchase. While there are many mortgage loan types available for borrowers, the term length options usually boil down to two main choices: a 15-year or 30-year...
What Does it Mean to be Pre-Approved for a Mortgage?
If you’re beginning the homebuying process, you’ve probably heard the words “pre-qualified” or “pre-approved” thrown around in relation to getting a mortgage loan. Pre-approval for a mortgage is an essential first step in purchasing a home. It allows you to understand...
8 Tips to Get Your Offer Accepted
n a seller’s market, the competition can be fierce when trying to buy a home. But don’t get discouraged: There are plenty of ways for buyers to show sellers they are serious and able to exceed all expectations. Use these 8 tips to stand out in the crowd and prove to the seller that this dream home should be yours.
How a VA Mortgage loan calculator can help you
A VA home loan is a mortgage loan guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. VA loans offer a number of advantages, making it a popular choice for many active and retired service members or surviving spouses interested in buying a home. VA loan...
5 Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Lender When Buying a Home
Talking with a mortgage lender might seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! You should feel confident when you decide to take the next step and reach out to a loan specialist. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t ask the lender questions you have about...
5 Things to Consider When Refinancing
Let’s dig into some important refinancing considerations to help you weigh your options. If you decide to move forward, these points will help you prepare to speak with your loan officer and get started.
6 Tips for Getting Pre-Approved so Your House Purchase Offer Doesn’t Get Rejected
If the seller rejected your offer to purchase a house, you still have options. Unfortunately, sellers are often hesitant to accept any offer to buy without a mortgage pre-approval attached, no matter how good. We’ll dig into how to get successfully...
Do’s and Don’ts of Mortgage Refinance
Too often, homeowners wish they had asked more questions when they were in the process of getting their mortgage. While you can't go back and re-do your initial mortgage, you can refinance your current mortgage and put yourself in a better financial situation,...
Understanding the Steps in a Home Appraisal
Once you’ve made an offer on a home and have applied for a mortgage loan, your lender will order a home appraisal. During an appraisal, a trained professional will evaluate the home’s value. This routine step in the homebuying process actually holds a lot of weight:...