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APR vs. Interest Rates

March 14, 2025 by Robby Oakes

If you’re gearing up to dive into the world of real estate, there are a few key terms you’ll want to wrap your head around before taking the plunge. Today, we’re demystifying APR and interest rate, two crucial concepts that can impact your home-buying journey. Don’t worry, I’ll break it down in simple terms so you can confidently navigate the process like a pro.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: APR, Home Mortgage, Interest Rates

Home Mortgage Application: Understanding Proof of Income

June 20, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Buying a new home is exciting, but it comes with a fair share of paperwork, especially when applying for a mortgage. One crucial component lenders will analyze is your proof of income. Let’s take a look at what proof of income involves, document examples, and where to find them.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Mortgage, Income Verification, Mortgage Approval

Choosing the Right Mortgage Term

April 4, 2024 by Robby Oakes

You’re about to start on an exciting journey toward homeownership. But before you dive headfirst into the world of real estate financing, there’s an important decision you’ll need to make which is choosing the right mortgage term.

Filed Under: Home Mortgages Tagged With: Home Mortgage, Mortgage, Mortgage Term

Managing the Construction Loan Budget

December 1, 2023 by Robby Oakes

Embarking on a construction project entails countless challenges, and managing the associated budget is a crucial task. A well-planned and meticulously monitored budget ensures the project’s success without financial hiccups. Here’s a comprehensive guide on effectively managing a construction loan budget.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tagged With: budgeting, Construction Loan, Home Mortgage

Loan Servicing Companies

May 22, 2019 by Robby Oakes

What happens when you suddenly get a notice to pay your mortgage to a company you may have never heard of? How do you determine if this is a legitimate request or a scam?

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Financing, Home Mortgage, Real Estate

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