Tag: Mortgage

Posted on 11/17/2024

Buying a house can be a source of tremendous stress for many. It’s extremely common to feel overwhelmed and nervous about specific aspects of the process. Luckily, there are some answers to the scariest questions to help ease your mind. Here are some of the biggest homebuying fears and what to do about them: “What if I don’t...

Buyers Remorse

Down Payment

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Posted on 07/28/2024

Are Your Eligible for a VA Loan? Basic Info to Know

A loan from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs can be an excellent choice for financing a home purchase. While VA benefits are generally reserved for veterans, there are a few exceptions with mortgage programs. Here are some other ways you could be eligible for a VA loan: Active Duty Fortunately, you don't have to have served in...

Active Duty

Eligibility

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Posted on 06/23/2024

Mortgage points: What they are and how they can help

Mortgage points can be a confusing topic, especially if...

Homebuyer

Homeowner

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Posted on 05/12/2024

Financial health: How to choose your ideal 15-year mortgage

Mortgages can be a very flustering part of the homebuying...

15 Year Mortgage

Fixed Rate Mortgage

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Posted on 08/06/2023

How mortgage works: 3 Important questions answered

Getting a mortgage is a major part of the homebuying...

Home Mortgage

Monthly Mortgage Payments

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Posted on 04/24/2022

Veteran Mortgage Relief Guide: Key Terms & Details

The U.S. government has multiple options available for military veterans who may be facing foreclosure. Through the Department of Veterans Affairs, borrowers can get financial relief through means such as forbearance, deferment, refinancing and more. However, there are some crucial details to be aware of. Here are some of the most important things to know about current veteran...

Mortgage

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Posted on 04/24/2022

Your Guide to Seller Financing Options

In real estate transactions, homebuyers have to obtain some kind of financing. Typically, this additional monetary support comes from a third party institution like a bank or mortgage lender. However, sometimes the seller may also offer financing directly. There are many options available depending on the specific need and situation. Here is a basic overview of seller financing...

Financing

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Posted on 09/27/2020

Is A Seller-Financed Mortgage Right For You?

Photo by Charles Thompson via Pixabay A vast majority of homebuying transactions rely on the buyer qualifying for a mortgage through a bank. After all, most people don't have enough cash lying around to buy a home outright. Nowadays, you have more options with different types of lenders and alternative financing companies where you can seek pre-approval online....

Mortgage

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Posted on 03/08/2020

Consequences of Missed Mortgage Payments

Photo by: NeONBRAND via Unsplash Missing a mortgage payment is not the end of the world. Many lenders are more than ready to work out a payment plan if you’re going through a rough patch or budgetary crisis. However, you may end up doing more harm than good to your credit and home ownership if you don’t contact...

Mortgage

Personal Finance

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