In today’s competitive housing market, it is smart to look at all the possible avenues for becoming a homeowner. Especially if you are a first-time buyer or have less-than-perfect credit, it can be difficult to break into the market. One option you could
Oct 11, 2022 | Purchasing a Home
Your credit score has a huge impact on the homebuying process. You probably already know that it will be a big factor in determining if you qualify for a mortgage loan and what type of interest rate you will be offered. However, you may not be aware that
Oct 06, 2022 |
If you are interested in becoming a homeowner, you may want to know how buying a home will affect your annual taxes. There used to be a lot of talk about homeownership tax deductions, so will your taxes go down after buying a house? Here’s the scoop: Afte
Oct 04, 2022 | Purchasing a Home
On your path to homeownership, you may be unsure when it makes the most financial sense to take the plunge. Monthly mortgage payments can sometimes be more expensive than rent prices, and there are additional costs associated with owning a home. While tha
Sep 29, 2022 | Purchasing a Home
As interest rates on long-term mortgages continue to rise, buying a home at today’s record-high prices can be a challenge. However, a recent study from Zillow found that there is one thing home buyers can do to save themselves big time when it comes
Sep 27, 2022 | Interest Rates Mortgage Basics Credit
LTV Defined The loan-to-value ratio is the comparison of the mortgage balance to the market value of the home. It is calculated by dividing your loan amount by the value of the property you currently own or the one you want to buy. For example, you want t
Sep 22, 2022 | Purchasing a Home
