Mortgage Options with Low Down Payments, Part 2
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the basics on low down payment options for those on the mortgage market. There are several specific programs designed ...
Mortgage Options with Low Down Payments, Part 1
When navigating the mortgage process, one of the most important areas for many homebuyers will be achieving a low down payment. While interest rates and other mortgage factors are ...
Preparing for Mortgage and Home Closing Day, Part 2
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the basics on mortgage closing day for those who have reached this important threshold. The culmination of the closin ...
Preparing for Mortgage and Home Closing Day, Part 1
There are several major thresholds you’ll cross during the mortgage and homebuying process, and one of the most anticipated by many buyers is closing day. Referring to the day wh ...
Avoiding First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Pitfalls, Part 2
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the common mistakes some first-time homebuyers make and how you can avoid these. There are several important parts to ...
Avoiding First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Pitfalls, Part 1
As a first-time homebuyer, there will be several elements of the mortgage and home search process that may be unfamiliar to you. It pays to have an ideal loan officer on your side ...
Avoiding VA Loan Application Denial Causes, Part 2
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basics on behaviors or application errors that might lead to a higher chance of denial for a VA loan. Backed by the Depa ...
Avoiding VA Loan Application Denial Causes, Part 1
For many military service members, veterans and certain military spouses, the US Department of Veterans Affairs guarantees mortgages under the VA loan program. This program, which ...
Meaning and Uses of Escrow in Homebuying Situations, Part 2
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basic details on escrow, or good-faith deposits made during many homebuying situations. Used to protect both the buyer a ...
Meaning and Uses of Escrow in Homebuying Situations, Part 1
There are several terms that may be new to you if you’re purchasing your first home, and a great example here is escrow. Used for a couple different reasons within a mortgage and ...