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Speeding Up the Close: Five Tips on How to Close Your Mortgage Loan Faster So You Can Start Moving In

September 17, 2014 by Robby Oakes

When a seller accepts an offer from a buyer, the process of obtaining the property has just begun. The buyer now has to conduct an inspection, get approval from an attorney and obtain a mortgage – all of which can be time consuming. Here are a few ways that you can speed up the mortgage process and close the deal sooner.

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

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

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

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

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

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