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FHA Home Loans: How to Pre-apply and Get Approved Before Making a Home Purchase Commitment

September 10, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Thanks to the FHA home loan program, you can apply for loan approval before you’ve found a home that you want to buy – which means you know what you can afford before you start your house hunt.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: FHA Home Loans, Mortgage Financing, Mortgages

Applying for a Mortgage? Three Questions Your Lender Will Ask You – and How to Prepare Your Answers

September 3, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Before approving a mortgage, your lender is going to have to do his due diligence to ensure that you can afford a loan large enough to pay for a house. Here’s how you can prepare to answer these questions in a way that will increase your likelihood of approval.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Acceptance, Mortgage Financing, Mortgage Tips

Refi or Wait? How to Choose Between Refinancing Your Mortgage Now or Waiting Until You Need the Money

August 27, 2014 by Robby Oakes

For those homeowners who have lived in their home for more than a few years, pulling equity out of the property is a tempting potential benefit. However, with property values and interest rates adjusting frequently, you may wonder if now is the best time to refinance your mortgage.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Financing, Mortgages, Refinancing

Separation Anxiety: How to Deal with a Joint Mortgage Loan in the Event of a Divorce

August 21, 2014 by Robby Oakes

During the course of a marriage, it is common for the couple to acquire property together. In this article we’ll share a few tips on how to deal with a joint mortgage loan in the event of a divorce.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage, Mortgage Financing, Mortgage Tips

Can’t Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage? Here Are Three Tips to Try to Get a Mortgage Approval

August 14, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Few people in the world can afford to pay the entire cost of a new home upfront, which is why banks and other financial institutions offer mortgages. If you are having trouble getting approved for a mortgage, try using these easy tips.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Financing, Mortgage Tips, Pre-Approvals

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