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2018
While the terms "prequalified" and "preapproved" are often used interchangeably by borrowers, the meanings are actually a bit different. What does it mean to be prequalified for a home loan? You’ve likely gotten pre-qualification offers in the mail before, because they’re super easy to come by. A...
04/19/2018
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One of the hardest parts of buying a new home is having the up-front cash to put down on your purchase. While certain loan programs, like the one offered by the FHA, allow you to buy a home with just 3% down (and some special programs like VA home loans allowing as little as $0 down), saving your...
04/14/2018
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Most real estate agents will not spend much time working with a potential buyer unless they have already received a pre-approval offer from a lender. However, in order to attain a pre-approval offer, lenders will require you to verify your income and assets. This verification process can often be...
04/07/2018
When you're shopping around for a mortgage, you have two options when it comes to choosing where you're going to get financed: a direct lender or a mortgage broker. Within these two pools, you'll find a wide variety of each who can offer you different loan terms and interest rates. However, choos...
04/06/2018
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Buying a new home can be exciting for first-time and seasoned homebuyers alike, but the mortgage process can often take away from some of the fun. In addition to having to bring in mountains of paperwork to verify your income and assets, the process of shopping around at various lenders and tryin...
04/03/2018
Are you thinking about applying for a home loan? The entire process can be very exciting, but it's also a very big decision. A mortgage is not something you should just jump into without proper long-term consideration and planning. Here's a look at seven things you need to think about before taki...
04/02/2018