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3 Things That Will Absolutely Kill Your Chances for a Mortgage Approval

March 24, 2023 by Robby Oakes

Avoid these three mortgage-killing habits while your lender evaluates your loan and you’ll quickly find yourself holding the keys to your new home.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage Preapprovals and Credit, Mortgages

Understanding Mortgage Pre-Approvals and How to Avoid Being Declined for One

March 21, 2023 by Robby Oakes

How does a mortgage pre-approval work, and how can you make sure you won’t be declined when you apply? Here’s what you need to know.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage Preapprovals and Credit, Mortgages

3 Tips To Consider When Buying A Home With An FHA Mortgage

February 3, 2023 by Robby Oakes

FHA loans are becoming increasingly popular these days as potential homeowners may not able to qualify for mortgages from traditional lenders. The FHA insures some higher-risk loans, in turn allowing borrowers with low down payments and less than perfect credit to purchase homes and bolster the housing market.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: FHA Loans, Mortgages

A Step-by-Step Guide to Refinancing a Traditional Mortgage to a FHA Mortgage

December 8, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Refinancing a mortgage can provide a homeowner with many benefits, and many are interested in refinancing their traditional mortgage into an FHA mortgage to take advantage of low interest rates. Depending on the specific circumstances, this step may lower the monthly payment, reduce interest charges, adjust the loan term so that it is more beneficial for achieving financial goals and more.

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

What is a Reverse Mortgage and How Does It Work?

September 23, 2022 by Robby Oakes

In today’s blog post we’ll explore reverse mortgage loans, explaining how they work and whether or not you’re qualified to receive one.

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

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