How to Get a Mortgage and Change Jobs at the Same Time
Relocating for a new job can be a challenge to navigate, especially when juggling a mortgage. Review the details that matter to your lender. It’s true that changing jobs can affect your loan approval, but, like most mortgage-related questions,… Read More
Posted on: September 4, 2018
10 Best-Kept Secrets for Buying a Home
Buying Secret #10: Keep Your Money Where It Is It’s not wise to make any huge purchases or move your money around three to six months before buying a new home. You don’t want to take any big chances with your credit profile. Lenders… Read More
Posted on: August 28, 2018
7 Qualities of a Good Neighbor
Win and woo your next-door friends with a little neighborly know-how. If you want good neighbors, you’ll first have to become one yourself. Master these seven techniques, and even you (yes, you!) can win the approval of your entire neighborhood. 1.… Read More
Posted on: August 15, 2018
How Credit Score Affects Your Mortgage Rate
Credit scores directly impact mortgage interest rates. Just 100 points could cost, or save, you thousands. Without a high credit score, you won’t qualify for the best mortgage rates available, which could mean you’ll end up paying more… Read More
Posted on: August 9, 2018
FHA Loan Credit Score Requirements for 2018
You must have a credit score of at least 500 for an FHA loan, but to qualify for the lowest down payment, you’ll need 580 or higher. FHA loans can be the long-sought answer for first-time homebuyers with lower credit scores and low down payments.… Read More
Posted on: July 30, 2018
5 Things Every Home Buyer Needs to Know About New Construction
Imagine being the very first person to live in your new home Any buyer shopping for a home today, in any market and at any price point, is likely to come across new construction homes for sale. The sellers are both large national builders and… Read More
Posted on: July 25, 2018
VA Loans vs. Conventional Loans
Deciding between a VA loan or a conventional loan may seem easy. No money down, no mortgage insurance, a better interest rate — a VA mortgage wins hands down, right? But when you consider things like the VA funding fee and perhaps putting enough… Read More
Posted on: July 17, 2018