Some Highlights With so few houses available on the market today, being ready for a bidding war is essential for prospective homebuyers. From pre-approval to making your best offer, here are three tips to make sure you can act quickly and confidently when you find the perfect home. Let’s connect today to be sure you… [Read More]
Mortgage Rates & Payments by Decade [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Sometimes it helps to see the dollars and cents you’ll save when you purchase a home while mortgage rates are low. Today’s low rates mean it’s less expensive to borrow money, so the savings over the life of your loan is significant. Let’s connect to determine the best way to position your family… [Read More]
The 4 C’s of Qualifying
Qualifying for a mortgage can be explained with 4 C’s. Capital indicates the borrower has the necessary funds for the down payment and closing costs without exhausting their savings. Capacity shows that the borrower has the ability from income to pay back the loan. Credit history reveals the borrowers FICO score, which is a composite… [Read More]
Why Put More Down
The least amount in a down payment is an attractive option when people are thinking of buying a home. A common reason is to have cash available for furnishing the new home and possible unexpected expenses. Some people don’t have any options because they only have enough for a minimum down payment and the closing… [Read More]
Another Source for a Down Payment
Borrowing from a 401k, 403b or the cash value of life insurance policy is a common financial strategy. While taxpayers are not allowed borrow from either a traditional or Roth IRA, they can withdraw funds before age 59 ½ for specific purposes like a first home purchase, qualified higher education expenses or permanent disability without… [Read More]
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