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The LTV Ratio: How ‘Loan-to-Value’ Works and Why You Need to Understand This Ratio

December 2, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Are you in the market for a new home? If you plan on using mortgage financing to buy your next home you’ve likely heard the phrase “loan-to-value” or the acronym “LTV” before. Let’s take a quick look at the loan-to-value ratio including why it’s important, how to calculate it and how it can affect your mortgage.

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

Buying a Home with a Mortgage? A Quick Guide to Closing Costs and What to Expect

November 25, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Whether you’re just starting to shop for a new home or you’ve already found the perfect new house and you’re ready to submit an offer, if you’re taking out a mortgage loan to cover some of the home’s purchase price you should be aware of the various closing costs you may encounter.

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

USDA Mortgages: Take Advantage of These Low-Rate Mortgage Loans to Buy a New Home

November 21, 2014 by Robby Oakes

In today’s blog post we’ll introduce the USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program, explain the benefits of this mortgage program and how to determine if you qualify.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, USDA Home Loans

Three Key Tips to Help Ensure Your Mortgage Pre-Approval Isn’t Declined

November 19, 2014 by Robby Oakes

In today’s blog post we’ll share three quick tips that can help to ensure that your mortgage pre-approval isn’t declined.

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

The Down Payment: Everything You Need to Know About Your Down Payment on a New Home

November 18, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Whether you’re just starting to shop for a new home or you’ve found the perfect house and are crafting your offer, if you’re taking out a mortgage to help cover your real estate purchase you’ve likely given some thought to your down payment.

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

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