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Setting Your Budget: How to Analyze Your Finances to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford

October 6, 2023 by Robby Oakes

In today’s post we’ll take a look at a few ways that you can analyze your financial situation to help decide how much mortgage you can truly afford.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Affordability, Mortgage Financing, Mortgage Loan Information

Shopping Around: How to Compare Mortgages from Different Lenders or Underwriters

October 7, 2014 by Robby Oakes

In this post we’ll share how you can compare mortgages from different lenders or underwriters so that you can get the best possible deal on your mortgage loan.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Affordability, Mortgage Financing, Mortgage Loan Information

Setting Your Budget: How to Analyze Your Finances to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford

October 2, 2014 by Robby Oakes

In today’s post we’ll take a look at a few ways that you can analyze your financial situation to help decide how much mortgage you can truly afford.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Affordability, Mortgage Financing, Mortgage Loan Information

FICO Scores and Your Mortgage: How to Bump Your FICO Score to Secure a Better Mortgage Rate

September 11, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Is your credit score holding you back from getting the best rate on your next mortgage? Here are a few easy and effective tips to help you get your credit score to where you want it to be.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: FICO Scores, Mortgage Affordability, Mortgage Financing

Is a 40-Year Mortgage Worth It? How to Decide Whether or Not This Longer Term is Right for You

August 7, 2014 by Robby Oakes

If you’re thinking about a mortgage, you may be wondering what length of payment term to choose. Here are some points to consider to see if a 40-year mortgage is appropriate for you.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: 40-Year Mortgage, Mortgage Affordability, Mortgage Loan Information

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