Financing

First time homebuyer help……..

Buying your first home is very exciting but can also be very scary!  Lately I have had several clients that are buying their first home and all have had lots...
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Mortgage terms………

It seems like every business has it's own language and the mortgage industry is no different – but for those buying homes, it can be confusing!!  Especially if there are...
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My appraisal came in low, now what?

Lenders rely on appraisers to give them the value of a property.  Most mortgages will require an appraisal, even on refinances, unless it is a HARP loan and you have...
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Questions you may not think your loan officer should ask……….

There are several questions that loan officers will ask during the process of getting your mortgage done.  Some you may think are none of their business!  Some of them are...
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Is it the right time to buy a house?

This is the question that I get asked more than most – other than maybe "what are interest rates going to do?".  It's really hard to answer either question as...
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What not to do before your closing…….

Getting a new mortgage seems simple enough – qualify for the payment and have the money for the down payment, right?  Once you are qualified and have written a purchase...
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No money for a down payment?

For many potential home buyers, the biggest issue is the down payment.  There are several options for people to buy with zero down or very low down payments.  Some do...
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The big stories in mortgages in 2015……

One of the biggest changes in 2015 came in October.  The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) delayed the start of TRID (TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure) from August to October stating administrative...
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