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Feeling the Squeeze of Rising Rents? Here Are 3 Reasons You Should Consider Buying a Starter Home

September 21, 2016 by Robby Oakes

With real estate becoming more affordable, new homes being sold in a range of prices and the cost of rent going up, there has never been a better time to consider buying a starter home.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Tips

3 Things That Determine Your Mortgage Interest Rate

September 20, 2016 by Robby Oakes

When you initially start shopping for a home mortgage, you may be drawn to advertisements for ultra-low interest rates. These may be rates that seem too good to be true, and you may gladly contact the lender or mortgage company to complete your loan application. However, in many cases, mortgage applicants are unpleasantly surprised and even disheartened to learn that they do not qualify for the advertised interest rate. By learning more about the factors that influence your interest rate, you may be able to structure your loan in a more advantageous way.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Tips

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 19, 2016

September 19, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included reports on retail sales, inflation, and weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates, Retail Sales

Investing in a Vacation Property? Learn What You’ll Need to Have to Get A Mortgage Approved

September 16, 2016 by Robby Oakes

While a second home can seem like a great purchase and solid investment opportunity, there are different requirements that go into this type of purchase. If you’re considering a vacation home, you may want to be aware of the following financial factors.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Investment Properties, Mortgage

Mortgage Myths: Here’s Why You Don’t Need a Full 20 Percent Down Payment

September 15, 2016 by Robby Oakes

If you’re just getting into the real estate market, you may have heard that 20% down is the ideal percentage in order to lower your monthly payments and get your mortgage application approved. However, while 20% is often suggested, many people struggle to come up with this amount of money.

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

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