Category: first-time-homebuyer
20
Sep
2023
Mortgage rates don't always follow Fed actions.
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13
Sep
2023
Mortgage News: FHA Credit Rejection Removal
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Was your mortgage application flagged when you tried applying? Not anymore!
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06
Sep
2023
Understanding PITI: Breaking Down Your Mortgage Payment
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If you're on the journey to homeownership, you've likely encountered the terms "principal" and "interest" in relation to your mortgage. These terms represent the fundamental aspects of what you're borrowing and the associated costs. However, there's more to your mortgage payment than just these two...
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10
Aug
2023
There’s an important rule of thumb about income when it comes to applying for a mortgage. The numbers you report to Uncle Sam are the numbers lenders will use when making a decision about mortgage qualification.
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18
Jul
2023
2023 Mid-Year Housing Update
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Things are still happening in the housing market. If there’s one thing I want you to learn from this mid-year update on the home financing market, it’s that we’re still here.
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03
Jul
2023
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Understanding the Homebuying Process
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14
Jun
2023
First-Time Homebuyer Perks
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Buying your first home is a monumental step in life, brimming with excitement and a touch of trepidation. It's a decision that carries both the thrill of newfound independence and the weight of significant responsibility.
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31
May
2023
In July 2022, rapidly rising interest rates triggered a sudden slowdown in the upward trajectory of home prices and the intense bidding wars that accompanied them. Remarkably, 92% of U.S. markets witnessed monthly home price drops throughout the year. It was a significant shift in the market...
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10
May
2023
Understanding Loan-Level Pricing Adjustments: A Complete Guide
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Tracey Morgan once said,“Bad news travels at the speed of light; good news travels like molasses.”
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01
May
2023
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently announceda major change to the way they assess credit scores when multiple clients are on a mortgage. This update could help more borrowers qualify for a home.
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