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How Does My Existing Debt Affect Getting A New Mortgage?

November 5, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Carrying debt is a common problem that people have. Some of the most common types of debt include student loans, credit cards, and motor vehicles. When you are interested in buying a new home, you often think about whether or not your debt is going to hurt your chances of qualifying for a new mortgage.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: debt, Loan Qualification, Mortgage

What is Owner Financing When Buying A Home?

October 30, 2019 by Robby Oakes

There are many options when it comes to taking out a loan on a new home. One of the options that people might have heard about is called owner financing. In general, the property owner takes the place of a traditional lender.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Financing, Homeownership, Mortgage

Common Reasons Why Buyers Are Denied A Mortgage

October 29, 2019 by Robby Oakes

When you are buying a new home, it is an exciting process. You have spent months searching and have found the home you want to purchase. You are ready to move into the home of your dreams.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: credit, Financing, Mortgage

3 Ways To Avoid Mortgage Insurance

October 25, 2019 by Robby Oakes

When you are buying a home, you may run into a number of hurdles to complete the purchase. One of the items that you may be asked to purchase is called private mortgage insurance, often shortened to PMI. This is a unique insurance policy that your lender, such as the credit union or bank, may ask you to buy in order to protect themselves. In this insurance policy, the bank protects themselves against losing money if you end up defaulting on your loan.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Insurance, Mortgage, PMI

How To Get Your Free Annual Credit Report And Why You Need It

October 18, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Your credit report influences whether or not you’ll qualify for a mortgage and what kind of interest you’ll pay on that loan. This isn’t something you can safely ignore. Smart homebuyers understand the importance of monitoring credit scores and credit reports. Here is some information about how to get your credit report.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Credit Report, Credit Score, Mortgage

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