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Buying a New Home? Follow These Three Tips to Ensure a Stress-Free Transaction

February 5, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Buying real estate and or taking out a home loan is a significant milestone in life. Frequently, it means that a new phase is starting, whether it’s a new job, a new relationship, or moving to a new area. However, when the most basic steps are missed, this transition can be fraught with stress and disaster. To ensure a smooth transaction, home buyers should be sure to mind the following tips.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying, Home Buyer Tips, Mortgage Tips

Have You Had Trouble Getting a Mortgage? Three Tips for Sprucing Up Your Credit Before Reapplying

November 4, 2014 by Robby Oakes

In this post we’ll share three quick tips for sprucing up your personal credit before reapplying for a mortgage. With a bit of luck and hard work you can be on your way to purchasing that new dream home.

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

Turned Down for a Mortgage? What to Do if You are Declined – and How to Get Second Opinion

September 23, 2014 by Robby Oakes

If you have been declined for a mortgage, you may think that home ownership is out of reach. However, there are ways to turn a rejection into an approval and to find a more accessible loan. Here are just a few steps you can take to learn about your loan options and get the mortgage that works for you.

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

Looking to Pay Back Your Mortgage Faster? Three Reasons to Consider Switching to Bi-weekly Payments

September 16, 2014 by Robby Oakes

What are some of the reasons why it may be beneficial to make two payments a month instead of one? Here are three reasons why you should ditch the monthly fees and make payments once every two weeks.

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

Children Leaving the Nest? 3 Pieces of Sage Advice You Can Share About How to Manage a Mortgage

September 4, 2014 by Robby Oakes

As your sons or daughters prepare to take the plunge into home ownership, make sure they follow three crucial tips that will help them during the mortgage process.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Loan Information, Mortgage Tips, Mortgages

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