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Insufficient Property Appraisal What to Do When the Appraisal Falls Short

July 14, 2023 by Robby Oakes

When buying or selling a property, one crucial step in the process is obtaining an appraisal to determine its value. Appraisals provide an objective assessment of a property’s worth, influencing important decisions such as mortgage approvals, negotiations, and even insurance premiums.

Filed Under: Home Financing Tips Tagged With: Appraisal, Mortgage, New Home

3 Common Home Financing Problems And How To Avoid Them

July 17, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Getting the best mortgage financing for your new home can sometimes be a complicated process and, unfortunately, things can go wrong. Using a licensed and trusted mortgage loan specialist can help alleviate many of these challenges.

Filed Under: Home Financing Tips Tagged With: Mortgage,Loan Approval,Financing Tips

Liberate Yourself From Your Mortgage With This Simple Plan

July 2, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

What if you could accelerate the mortgage payment on your home so that you own your property several years earlier than your 15 or 30 year term?

Making your final mortgage payment and owning your house is an incredibly good feeling and there is a simple way that you can bring about that rewarding day much sooner.

Filed Under: Home Financing Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Acceleration,Pay Off Early,Mortgage Financing

How To Improve Your Credit Score For Better Financing Terms

June 28, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

You have found a home and are ready to apply for financing. Your pre-approval amount comes back not as high as you would have expected and at an interest rate significantly above what your friends just got on their loan. This could be because you have an average to poor credit score.

Filed Under: Home Financing Tips Tagged With: Credit Report,Home Financing,Credit Tips

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