Key Concepts Mortgage rates are interest rates on home loans There are really TWO mortgage rates: the interest rate (or “note rate”) applied to your loan amount (or “principal”) and the rate implied by certain upfront costs (the “effective rate”). APR (Annual Percentage Rate) attempts to convey that “effective rate.” Understand the tradeoffs between upfront…
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When people want to buy something now, but don’t have (or don’t wish to spend) the cash to buy it outright, they can instead use a loan (aka financing, borrowing, debt). This typically involves an agreement between the consumer and a lender. The lender provides the big chunk of money today (that big amount that…
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How to Avoid Fake Pre-Approvals By Selena Boyts You receive a call from an enthusiastic and considerate representative claiming to have an attractive pre-approved loan offer. Before getting too excited, pause and think before you act. More often than not, such calls are made by fraudsters or lenders trying to pull a fast one.…
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There are many reasons why it can be better to work with a mortgage broker instead of a bank when you are trying to get a home loan. A great mortgage broker will work very hard for you to find you the best product and to help you get into your new home as quickly…
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Do you have a stable job with stable income? Do you have good control of your monthly debt payments and a decent credit score? If you answered yes, then you are probably ready. The first step to find out if you are ready to purchase a home is talking to a mortgage professional. A local…
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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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Have a primary residence or non-primary home that you would like to finance for a family member? We offer solutions that work for you. What are the advantages to having a Non-Occupant Co-Borrowers on a Mortgage? Occupying Borrower is not required to have a minimum contribution to the monthly income Occupying and non-occupying Borrowers’ incomes…
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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 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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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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