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Understanding the Basics: A First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide to Mortgages

March 7, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also be an overwhelming process, especially when it comes to understanding mortgages. For many first-time homebuyers, the world of mortgages can seem complex and filled with unfamiliar terminology.

Filed Under: Homebuyer Tips Tagged With: First Time Buyer, Mortgage, Mortgage Loan Tips

Consider an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage If You Plan to Sell Within 5 Years

March 6, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Which is better — a fixed-rate mortgage or an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)? It’s a common question among home buyers and refinancing households. The answer? It depends.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Adjustable Rate Mortgage, Buying and selling, Mortgage

Understanding Debt-to-Income Ratio: A Key Factor in Mortgage Approval

March 1, 2024 by Robby Oakes

When it comes to securing a mortgage for your dream home, there’s a crucial number that can make or break your application: your debt-to-income ratio (DTI).

Filed Under: Credit Scoring Tagged With: Credit Score, Debt to Income, Mortgage

Exploring the Pros and Cons of Using Personal Loans and Refinancing for Home Renovations

February 27, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Undertaking home renovations can be an exciting endeavor, whether you’re looking to enhance your living space, increase property value, or simply modernize your home. However, financing these projects can often pose a significant challenge

Filed Under: Mortagage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage, Personal Loan, Renovations

Loan Servicing Companies

February 23, 2024 by Robby Oakes

What happens when you suddenly get a notice to pay your mortgage to a company you may have never heard of? How do you determine if this is a legitimate request or a scam?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Loan Servicing, Mortgage

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