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Can You Give a Relative a Gift of Cash for a Mortgage Down Payment? Yes – Here’s How

October 20, 2015 by Robby Oakes

A new house is a major investment. Even if you have a mortgage, the bank and the seller will still expect a sizable down payment. That’s why lots of people regularly gift down payments to friends and relatives – it’s a great way to help young people start out on the path of home ownership.

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

Buying a Home This Fall? Here’s How Your Choice of Neighborhood Will Impact Your Mortgage

October 15, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you’re planning to buy a home in the next few months, you’ll want to ensure you choose a great neighborhood to live in – not just because it can improve your quality of life, but also because it can help you get a mortgage.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, Neighborhoods and Communities

How Much Should You Budget for Closing Costs? Let’s Take a Look

October 14, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you’re in the market for a new home, you’re probably trying to budget for all of the expenses that come with a home purchase. After all, the asking price isn’t necessarily the entire amount that you’ll pay – there are other expenses that will factor in to the final price. One such expense is your closing costs.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips, Home Seller Tips, Personal Finance Tagged With: Closing Costs, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages

The Pros and Cons of Paying Your Mortgage off Biweekly Versus Monthly

October 7, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you have a mortgage, you’re probably looking for the best option to pay it off. So is a biweekly payment or monthly payment the better option for you? Which payment strategy best fits your individual circumstances? Here’s what you need to know.

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

Worried About Mortgage Rates Going Up? 3 Steps to Prepare Yourself Financially

October 6, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Mortgage rates have been at record lows for quite some time, making it easy for new homebuyers to finance their dream homes. But what comes down will eventually go back up, and with the world economy expected to rebound in 2016, we’re about to start seeing more expensive mortgages. So what can you do to prepare yourself before mortgage rates start to rise? Here are three strategies that will keep you ahead of the game.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: budgeting, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages

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