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Category: First Time Home Buyer

Why is it important your Pre Approval Letter has been “Verified”?

One of the most important components of a prospective homebuyer’s offer is the Pre Approval Letter.  As our culture has evolved to a have-it-now mentality some online lenders have begun to take shortcuts.  These online lenders and banks have started to issue pre-approval letters simply to win over a borrower’s business without really doing a…
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What goes into determining interest rates?

The most common question asked when talking about mortgages is…  “What are today’s rates?” Ever ask yourself what determines these rates? Here is a quick list of what goes into determining the interest rate on your mortgage: Loan Amount – Loans over conventional limits are called Jumbo Loans and may have different pricing. This pricing…
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HOME BUYER’S CHECKLIST

HOME BUYER’S CHECKLIST for   1ST TIME HOME BUYERS √ Get Pre-Qualified with a Broker! Your first move when entertaining the idea of purchasing a home is to find a broker like myself. When you reach out I can answer any questions you may have and we can begin working together to get your base line…
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Breaking Down Your Credit Score

Where do you stand?   What can you do to Improve your Score? Pay all bills on-time Don’t apply for too many credit lines Don’t max out credit cards – Keep a balance at or below 30% of available for all revolving credit Hold on to your older credit lines – Even if not using…
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What’s included in a monthly mortgage payment?

As you figure out your home budget, it’s key to consider all the factors that will make up your mortgage payment. Here we share four important elements, known as PITI, which affect the amount you will pay each month: P Principal Amount borrowed to buy your home ⇑ Payment goes toward ⇓ ⇓ ⇓ ⇓…
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5 Ways to Speed Up Your Home Buying Timeline

Even though saving for your first home may sometimes feel overwhelming, many others have successfully navigated the homeownership journey with the right strategy in place. Here are five straightforward tips to help get you on the fast track to enjoying your first home: 1. Don’t Fixate on One Neighborhood You may love where you live…
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Traits of Quality Mortgage Brokers

1. Good brokers leverage technology for their clients’ benefit New technology may be impacting the mortgage broking industry in a big way, but we are using it to our advantage and yours. We can enhance your experience in the homebuying process with tech that simplifies processes and procedures, such as: Automated communication channels – bots, voicemail,…
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5 Tips To Help Accelerate Your Home Buying Timeline

Even though saving for your first home may sometimes feel overwhelming, many others have successfully navigated the homeownership journey with the right strategy in place. Here are five straightforward tips to help get you on the fast track to enjoying your first home: 1.  Don’t Fixate on One Neighborhood You may love where you live…
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“Lifestyle Renting” No More

Pandemic Turns Renters into First Time Owners for Comfort, Feeling of ‘Home’ Do you rent, or you plan on working towards home ownership? Why, or why not? Renters have had their ideas about home ownership challenged by the pandemic as they have had to spend more time at home working, at-home schooling, and quarantining. In…
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The Dos and Don’ts when applying for a Home Loan

Do Get prequalified Check your credit report Continue paying your current monthly bills, including rent and utilities Pay all your bills on time: Important to be current Continue making purchases as usual: Banks love consistency, and continuing normal patterns of credit use gives banks a good idea of your spending routines Ask your lender questions:…
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