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5 Things to Do After Your Mortgage Closes

5 Things to Do After Your Mortgage Closes

After sitting down at the mortgage closing table to sign all the paperwork, you get the keys and can breathe a sigh of relief. But before you tuck all those mortgage papers away for good, there are at least 5 things you still need to do after closing to m

Mar 13, 2019 | First-time Homebuyers Purchasing a Home Refinancing a Home

How Does My Credit Score Affect My Mortgage Rate?

How Does My Credit Score Affect My Mortgage Rate?

How much you will pay for a mortgage loan and even whether you can qualify for a mortgage will have a lot to do with your credit score. Higher credit scores will help you get the best terms possible while lower scores could keep you from your dream of hom

Mar 06, 2019 | Interest Rates Purchasing a Home

How Long after Bankruptcy should I wait before Applying for a Mortgage?

How Long after Bankruptcy should I wait before Applying for a Mortgage?

Going through a bankruptcy, either personally or with your business, can affect your ability to qualify for a mortgage. Your credit score may drop, and you may need to wait before applying for a home loan. It all depends on the size of your down payment a

Feb 27, 2019 | Mortgages Bankruptcy Apply

Should I Choose a Cash-Out Refi or HELOC?

Should I Choose a Cash-Out Refi or HELOC?

When you need a chunk of cash for a project, your home may be the best source of funding. Fortunately, you do not need to sell your home to take advantage of your equity. There are two popular and practical ways to pull cash out of your home: a cash-out r

Feb 20, 2019 | Refinancing a Home HELOC

What is the Right Mortgage for Buying a Fixer-Upper?

What is the Right Mortgage for Buying a Fixer-Upper?

You have found your dream house but it will take significant work to make it a home. You do not have cash in savings to pay for both a down payment and the repair costs. Not to worry - this is not a hopeless situation. Fortunately, there are two types of

Feb 13, 2019 | FHA Loans Purchasing a Home

What Are Mortgage Points?

What Are Mortgage Points?

If you have ever checked out the current status of mortgage interest rates, you may have seen the average points listed next to the rates. What are these points and how do they affect your interest rate? Points Defined Mortgage points, or discount point

Feb 06, 2019 | Interest Rates Conventional Loans Fixed Rate Mortgages