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3 Important Credit Considerations Before You Apply For A Mortgage

February 11, 2014 by Robby Oakes 1 Comment

Before applying for a mortgage, borrowers need to build a plan for how they are going to manage their credit both going into the process and as they go through it.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips,Personal Finance and Credit,DTI Ratio

Face The Numbers, A Mortgage That Works For You

January 2, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Before taking out a mortgage to buy a home, it’s time to take a realistic survey of your finances so that you can determine your price range and what size of home you can comfortably afford.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips,Mortgage Rates,Home Prices

Get The Lowdown On Private Mortgage Insurance

October 16, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

You may have heard the term Private Mortgage Insurance when looking to finance real estate. What is PMI, and how do you know when you need to purchase it?

The answer can be hard to find among all the real estate jargon you’re hearing lately. Below is the short version of what you need to know.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips,Private Mortgage Insurance,Home Buyer Tips

When Is It A Good Idea To Use A Home Equity Loan?

October 8, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

A home equity loan is a type of loan that allows you to use the equity of your home as collateral. It is an option that home owners have available to them and that some people use to pay for major expenses such as home renovations, college education or medical bills.

These types of loans became popular in 1996 because they provided a way for consumers to circumvent their tax charges for that year, which eliminated the deductions on the interest for most consumer purchases.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips,Home Prices,Home Buyer Tips

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