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Understanding Mortgage Payments and How to Calculate Them

March 5, 2025 by Robby Oakes

Knowing how to calculate mortgage payments can help you plan for homeownership and budget effectively. Several factors determine your monthly payment, including the loan amount, interest rate, and loan term. Here’s a step-by-step guide to understanding the process.

Filed Under: Mortagage Tips Tagged With: Home Buying, Mortgage Payments, Mortgage Tips

How Do Mortgage Lenders Decide How Much You Can Borrow?

February 21, 2025 by Robby Oakes

When buying a home, one of the most critical factors is determining how much you can borrow through a mortgage. Lenders evaluate multiple financial aspects to assess your borrowing capacity.

Filed Under: Home Mortgages Tagged With: Credit Score, Home Buying, Mortgage Tips

To Finance Or Not To Finance

February 20, 2025 by Robby Oakes

Deciding to finance a new home can be exciting, and because of that buyers tend to want to jump right in. Not so fast! Before you start searching for your dream home, you need to get pre-approved and that means applying for a loan.

Filed Under: Home Buying Tips Tagged With: Home Buying, Home Financing, Mortgage Tips

Avoid These Costly Mortgage Mistakes

February 11, 2025 by Robby Oakes

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. While it’s an exciting milestone, the mortgage process can be complex, and simple mistakes can cost you thousands of dollars or even derail your homeownership dreams.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: First Time Buyer, Home Buying, Mortgage Tips

Understanding the Difference Between Mortgage Brokers and Mortgage Lenders

November 15, 2024 by Robby Oakes

This is where understanding the difference between a mortgage broker and a mortgage lender can help. Both play essential roles in the home loan process, but they function in very different ways. Let’s break it down so you can determine which path might work best for you when seeking mortgage financing.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Home Buying, Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Lender

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