Getting approved for a mortgage is a crucial step in realizing your dream of homeownership. It’s a process that involves several steps, paperwork, and financial assessments. While it may seem daunting, understanding the process can make it much more manageable. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the key steps involved in getting approved for a mortgage, empowering you to confidently embark on your homebuying journey.
Getting a Divorce… What To Do About The House?
Divorce can be a very difficult time, not only emotionally but also financially. If you and your spouse owned a home together, you may now be wondering how to go about splitting up this big asset.
How Much Money Do I Need to Buy a House?
If you’ve been thinking of purchasing a home, you might have heard that you will need to have earnest money, closing costs, and of course, your down payment. It’s normal to wonder how all these things will stack up – we’ll help break it down for you.
How to Budget for Home Ownership
Many borrowers express concern about actually owning a home as opposed to the purchase process. What happens once you move in? How do you make sure you’re financially prepared? Here are some budgeting and finance tips to help you as you transition into home ownership.
Mortgage Myth: 2 years of Employment
Megan Woissol | November 23, 2022 Most people have heard that to get pre-approved for a mortgage loan, you’ll be expected to provide proof that you have had employment over the last 2 years. It might seem cut and dry, but there’s a few common myths we hear from borrowers that we want to debunk. MYTH: You must have been …
3 Ways to Get a Lower Mortgage Interest Rate
As things return to pre-COVID normal, many borrowers are fearful of rising mortgage interest rates and what that means for purchasing a home. Trusted economists and housing experts throughout the nation tend to agree that it is not expected for rates to drastically decrease. It seems now might be a great time for many buyers to take the leap and lock in today’s rates. And if you’re wishing for a lower rate than your qualifying rate, there are a few options.