Financing

6 credit report red flags

Mortgage companies want to see your credit report and they want to see established credit.  For some, the first time a credit report is pulled is at the mortgage company...
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Finding the perfect house!

How do you decide what the perfect home is?  One thing to consider and probably the most important thing is price.  You want to know how much you can qualify...
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Conventional over government loans?

Government loans (VA, FHA and USDA) have been the most popular minimum down mortgages for a long time.  They have allowed zero to 3.5% down, flexible guidelines and allowed many...
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How to get your offer accepted!

With the current market in this area, homes seem to be flying off the market the day they appear on the MLS!  It's not quite that bad, but if homes...
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The most important mortgage documents you’ll sign at closing

When you are closing on a home, it seems like there are a million forms to sign. From the purchase agreement at the beginning to the mortgage application forms to...
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How long does it take to buy a home?

One of the questions I get asked a lot these days is how long is the whole process.  And the answer varies – but it's taking longer than it did...
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Trended data? New for use in underwriting

Fannie Mae has come up with a new data element in it's automated underwriting process.  The new process is called "trended data" and will give a clearer picture of how...
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Ideas to ease home buying stress

Many potential home buyers have a lot of misconceptions about the home buying process and what it takes to get a mortgage.  Many think it is actually more difficult to...
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