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Finding ‘Hard Money’ Lenders Is Easier Than You Think

April 23, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Are you the type of real estate investor that has an interest in a treasure hunt? A real estate investment strategy based on hard money is, at its core, a treasure hunt. There must be an underlying value, the “treasure,” for a hard money opportunity to exist.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Financing, Marketing Trends, Mortgage

4 Ways To Pay Off My Mortgage Faster

April 9, 2019 by Robby Oakes

For most people, the mortgage payment is the biggest monthly expense. Whether you’re facing retirement or still working, it would be nice to be free of this debt. Although you probably can’t pay it off in one lump sum, it is possible to pay off your mortgage sooner than expected.

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

4 Ways To Get Your Home Loan Closed Faster

March 21, 2019 by Robby Oakes

You’ve finally found the perfect home for your family. Now the only thing standing between you and domestic bliss is the loan process. Use these techniques to shorten the amount of time between placing your bid and getting the final approval on your new home mortgage.

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

What Makes Up A PITI Mortgage Payment?

March 14, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Many mortgage payments are made up of four parts, called PITI. PITI is an acronym that stands for principal, interest, tax, and insurance. It’s important to understand PITI because it is the real number you need to use in order to find out how much mortgage you can afford to pay each month.

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

4 Things You Should Know About Conventional Mortgage Rates

September 6, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Securing the best conventional mortgage rate possible can pose a challenge for even veteran property buyers.

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

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