Tag: Mortgage

Posted on 05/28/2023

The basics of recasting your mortgage payments

Recasting mortgage payments is a little-known gem when it...

Home Financing

Home Refinancing

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Posted on 03/12/2023

Servicing a loan: What it means & why it matters

Mortgage servicers are companies responsible for the...

Loan Servicing

Mortgage Lender

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Posted on 07/24/2022

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 01/16/2022

3 Common Homebuyer Fears & How to Handle Them

Buying a house can be a source of tremendous stress for many. It’s extremely common to feel overwhelmed and nervous about specific aspects of the process. Luckily, there are some answers to the scariest questions to help ease your mind. Here are some of the biggest homebuying fears and what to do about them: “What if I don’t...

Buyers Remorse

Down Payment

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Posted on 04/11/2021

Quick Tips for Paying off Your Mortgage

Photo by ESB Professional via Shutterstock If the thought of getting a mortgage and being in that much debt is stopping you from buying a home, plan to pay it off. Here’s how you can do it in just five to 10 years. Live well below your means. If you can keep your mortgage payment to below twenty...

Mortgage

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Posted on 10/20/2019

Mortgage Options: Which One is Right for You?

When it comes to financing your home, you have a several mortgage options available. Each type of mortgage offers different advantages, so be sure to do research before applying. Below are some of the most popular types of mortgages borrowers may consider. Conventional Loans A conventional loan is a mortgage not insured by the federal government. In most...

Mortgage

FHA Loans

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Posted on 11/19/2018

Mortgage Terminology: Prequalified vs Preapproved

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, odds are you’ve thrown the words “prequalified” and “preapproved” interchangeably. However, when it comes to home loans, there are some very important differences between the two. For buyers hoping to purchase a home with a few missteps and misunderstandings as possible, it’s vital to understand the procedures involved in acquiring financing for a home....

Mortgage Application

Mortgage

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