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FICO Scores: How Does Your FICO Score Impact Your Mortgage? Let’s Take a Look

January 6, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Most people have heard the term FICO score, but some remain confused as to what it actually is and if it affects them when they try to obtain a mortgage. A few questions can be answered to help people understand how it can affect the amount of interest you pay on your loan.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, Mortgages and Credit

You Ask, We Answer: What is Private Mortgage Insurance or ‘PMI’ and How Does It Work?

December 30, 2014 by Robby Oakes

For many homeowners, their mortgage payment contains more than just principal and interest. A little something called PMI could be representing a significant portion of that payment, and it’s important for home buyers to understand this cost.

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

Are You Applying for a Reverse Mortgage? Here Are 3 Considerations You’ll Need to Make

December 23, 2014 by Robby Oakes

If you’re a homeowner who is looking to tap in to the home equity that you’ve spent years building you may be interested in a “reverse mortgage” or “home equity conversion mortgage”. Let’s take a closer look at how reverse mortgages work, including how to qualify, what happens to your existing mortgage and what a reverse mortgage might cost.

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

Understanding Mortgage Insurance and the Difference Between FHA, VA and USDA Mortgages

December 9, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Are you thinking about using mortgage financing to buy a new home? If so, you’ve likely heard about mortgage insurance policies requirements and you may be wondering how they will affect you. In today’s blog post we’ll explore mortgage insurance and explain the difference between conventional, FHA, VA and USDA mortgage insurance policies.

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

Understanding the Difference Between a Mortgage Pre-qualification and a Pre-approval

December 3, 2014 by Robby Oakes

If you’re in the market for a new home and you’ve been researching mortgages, you’ve likely come across the terms “pre-qualification” and “pre-approval”. While these terms are self-explanatory in some circumstances, they are quite different in regards to mortgage financing. In today’s blog post we’ll explain the difference between a mortgage pre-qualification and a pre-approval.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, Mortgages and Credit

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