Financing

VA mortgages for those who have served our country!

Since we are celebrating the 4th of July this week, I thought it made sense to talk about VA mortgages and the benefits to those that have served our country!...
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Things to consider when doing a refinance.

With interest rates as low as they have been, many people have been considering a refinance.  For some it makes a lot of sense to do that, for others, you...
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Thinking about buying a home? Thoughts to consider…

Once you have decided it's time to buy a home, there are some things to consider.  The first thing to think about is how much you can afford.  By talking...
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More FHA changes coming September 14th….

FHA mortgages are very popular loans for those people buying their first home and for some that are moving up.  FHA allows for slightly higher debt to income ratios, has...
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Mortgage rates and employment numbers

Mortgage interest rates are all over the place and this week they have been trending up.  The first Friday of every month the Federal government releases the Non-Farm Payroll Report,...
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How can student loan debt affect your mortgage qualification?

Student loans are a big deal these days!  Most people going to college are taking out at least some student loans.  In 2013, the average student that used student loans...
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You are getting divorced – now what to do about your home?

Over the last couple of years, many people have been refinancing and lowering their payment.  For others that are going through a divorce, they may need to refinance and it...
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How much home should you buy?

You are qualified for a new home!  How exciting!!  Should you buy a home for as much as you can?  Home values have been increasing, will they continue to?  ...
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