First-Time Homebuyer Errors: Timing and Future Expenses
In parts one and two of this multi-part blog series, we’ve gone over some of the most common errors to avoid if you’re a first-time homebuyer entering the market. While there a ...
First-Time Homebuyer Errors: Programs, Savings, Points
In part one of this multi-part blog series, we went over some of the common errors first-time homebuyers often make as they enter the market. Many of these are based on simple misu ...
Ogden First-Time Homebuyer Errors: Credit, Quotes, Down Payment
While entering the homebuying and mortgage market for the first time may feel somewhat intimidating to some people, the reality is that you’re in a much better position here than ...
Home Tour Tips: HVAC Unit, Location, Child Themes
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the top areas to be keeping an eye on when touring homes you’re considering for purchase, including mortgage and bu ...
Utah Home Tour Tips: Budget and Mortgage, Appliances, Remodels
Within the majority of homebuying situations, multiple things are happening at once. Most buyers will be touring homes at the same time as they’re working with their loan officer ...
Understanding Escalation Clauses in Home Offers
Buyers who have been on the home market anytime in the past six months are well aware: It’s a seller’s market out there. Many homes will have multiple offers placed on them wit ...
Predatory Lender Red Flags: Deception, Accounts, Debt Cycle
In parts one and two of this multi-part blog series, we’ve gone over a number of signs that you might be dealing with a deceptive or predatory mortgage lender. While most in this ...
Predatory Lender Red Flags: Paperwork, APR, Misrepresentation
In part one of this multi-part blog series, we went over some basic signs that you might be dealing with a fraudulent or predatory mortgage lender. While most lenders in the field ...
Predatory Lender Red Flags: Credit and Rushing
There are unfortunately several areas of modern life and economics where we have to be on the lookout for scams and dishonest people, and the mortgage world is one example. While m ...
No-Appraisal Mortgage Loans: Benefits, Eligibility and More
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basics on a relatively rare and unique situation in homebuying, but one that does take place: The no-appraisal mortgage ...