Tag: Mortgage

Posted on 10/27/2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has helped countless veterans finance their home ownership goals. While you have the choice of a conventional loan offered by other mortgage lenders, there are some significant benefits to VA loans. Here are some of the most important advantages to consider: No Down Payment The most famous benefit of VA loans is...

Loan Beneftis

Loans

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Posted on 12/11/2022

What Affects Housing Prices?

Housing prices are constantly changing, which can make both buying and selling a home more complicated. While it’s difficult to predict future changes, it’s important to understand the key factors that affect the housing market and home prices. Here are the five major things that affect housing prices: Economic Change The overall health of the economy is a...

Economy

Home Prices

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Posted on 10/16/2022

Home loans: Common repayment options for a 30-year mortgage

30-year mortgage rates are the norm among mortgage rates. Most options for monthly payments involve a fixed interest rate, while there are a few that may offer an adjustable rate mortgage for homebuyers searching for interest flexibility. However, some homeowners may want to repay their mortgage lenders faster than originally planned, while others may need more flexibility in...

30 Year Mortgage

Home Loans

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Posted on 09/25/2022

How long does it take to buy a house? Major factors to consider

If you’re interested in purchasing property, you might be wondering, “how long does it take to buy a house?” Home buying is a lengthy process even when everything goes smoothly, and can easily become longer and more complicated with every potential hiccup. To help you better prepare for the process and save time, here are some key tips...

Home Buying

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Posted on 06/05/2022

Mortgage: Recasting your monthly payments

Recasting mortgage payments is a little-known gem when it comes to homeowner finances. It’s often viewed as a method to lower monthly payments without extending the length of your loan term. But what exactly is mortgage recasting? Are there any disadvantages to it? What about my interest rates? Will my overall loan balance increase or decrease? Here’s a...

Home Financing

Home Refinancing

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Posted on 05/09/2021

How Your Credit Score Affects Your Interest Rate

Image by Tierra Mallorca from Unsplash One of the most important things to check once you decide to start the home-buying process is your credit score. The three major credit bureaus keep track of how you pay for your credit and how much credit you have. Your score fluctuates, sometimes daily, depending on how much you owe and...

Credit Score

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Posted on 11/22/2020

Is a Balloon Mortgage Right for You?

Image by Jojje from Shutterstock Many people own homes through a mortgage agreement. Traditional mortgages are primarily fully amortized or gradually paid off with regular payments over the lifetime of the loan. Each payment contributes to both the principal and the interest. A balloon mortgage is a short-term home loan with fixed-rate monthly payments that only take care...

Mortgage

Financing

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Posted on 08/23/2020

Mortgage Options for Luxury Properties

Photo by Vincent Rivaud from Pexels When you buy a luxury home, you have several options when it comes to paying for the home. While some luxury buyers invest fully in the home and purchase outright, most find that opting for a mortgage of some type keeps options open and reserves capital for other things. Mortgages can be...

Luxury Home

Home Buyer

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Posted on 01/05/2020

What's a Seller-Financed Mortgage and Should I Consider One?

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....

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Posted on 12/15/2019

Mortgage Tips You Should Know Before You Buy

If you are thinking of buying a home, you probably have been getting your finances for some time. First-time homebuyers need the right information to avoid making big mistakes when they purchase their homes. The leap into home ownership is a big one, and you’ll want as much information with you along for the ride. Below, you’ll find a...

Mortgage

Personal Finance

Posted on 11/10/2019

3 First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes You Can Avoid

With so much to think about these days, it is not surprising that some first-time home buyers make mistakes they later regret as they shop for a home for sale. Presented here are some of the most popular mistakes, along with tips to help you avoid a similar fate. Looking for a home before getting a mortgage Many...

First Time Buyer

Mortgage

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Posted on 06/30/2019

Incentives for First Time Home Buyers

Purchasing your first home can be a thrilling journey, and an incentive can help to lessen the burden. To qualify for this incentive, you don't need a massive pile of cash in the bank for a down payment. You also don't need a perfect credit score. As a first time home buyer, there are specific scores to help...

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