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How to Use a Mortgage to Buy a Home After Going Through a Bankruptcy

October 12, 2022 by Robby Oakes

While it is sometimes the best option to get your finances repaired, the bankruptcy and following discharge period can be tough. However, while it may delay things for a couple of years, the good news is that even a bankruptcy won’t stop you from borrowing a mortgage to buy a home. In today’s article, we will share some insight into how you can get a mortgage loan after going through bankruptcy.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Mortgage Applications

3 Reasons to Hit the Accelerator on Your Mortgage Payments – If You Can Afford It

October 11, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Does the thought of repaying your mortgage for the next twenty-plus years leave you feeling a little down? Whether you’ve had your mortgage for weeks or years, accelerating your payments is an excellent option that can help get your mortgage fully paid off in a shorter time frame. Let’s explore three great reasons to accelerate your payments so that your mortgage debt is paid down faster.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Mortgage Payments

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 10, 2022

October 10, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reporting included readings on construction spending, public and private sector job growth, and the national unemployment rate. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

Current Servicemember or Veteran? 4 Reasons Why a VA Home Loan Is an Excellent Choice

October 7, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Are you current or former member of the US military service who is looking to buy a new home? If so, you will be pleased to know that there are some special mortgage programs that are open to you. Let’s take a look at five reasons why a mortgage backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs is an excellent choice when buying your new home.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, VA Loans

What Are Conditional Approvals?

October 6, 2022 by Robby Oakes

As you take a look at potential houses for sale, what does it mean if you see a house with a conditional approval? Does that mean you can swoop in and purchase the house with a better offer? Even though a conditional approval doesn’t mean that the sale is guaranteed to go through, it does mean that an agreement is in place.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Conditional Approval, Mortgage, Mortgage Tips

Using Your Equity To Buy Another House: What To Consider

October 5, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Buying a home is a dream that many people want to make come true. At the same time, many people dream of buying a second home. Perhaps you are looking for a rental property. Maybe you are looking for a vacation home. Regardless, you might be wondering how you can come up with the necessary cash to finance this dream. You might even be thinking about tapping into the equity in your current home to make that happen. It could be your down payment for your second house, but what do you need to know?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Equity, Mortgage, New Home

How Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Retirement Goals

October 4, 2022 by Robby Oakes

If you plan on retiring soon, you are probably looking at a few options that can get you over the hump. You are probably excited to start a new phase of life. With a record number of people closing in on their retirement age, many are starting to assess their resources to make sure they have enough money to last them for the rest of their lives.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Equity, Mortgage, Retirement

DIY Home Projects: Creating a Study Space That Will Help Your Children Stay Focused

September 30, 2022 by Robby Oakes

If you’re a parent of school-aged children, you’ve likely been concerned with their study habits at some point. Sitting down in front of the television or at the dinner table to crack open the books is going to be less efficient than doing so in a quieter, more productive work space. Let’s explore how to create a study space that will help keep your children focused and on task.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Homeowner Tips, Upgrades and Renovations

Case-Shiller Home Price Indices: Home Price Growth Slows in July

September 29, 2022 by Robby Oakes

The S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices for July showed a sharp slowing in home price growth from June to July. National home price growth slowed from June’s reading of 18.7 percent year-over-year growth to 16.10 percent home price growth in July. This reading translated to an 0.20 percent loss in month-to-month home price growth.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Financial Report, Jobless Claims

Speed up Your Mortgage Closing Process With This Handy Four-step Guide

September 28, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Are you in the market for a new house or apartment? If you are financing the purchase by taking out a mortgage, you’ll want to know how to make this transaction run as smooth as possible. In today’s article, we’ll share a quick four-step guide to speeding up the mortgage closing process.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Mortgage Applications

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