If you are an active-duty or retired military service member applying for a home loan through the Department of Veteran Affairs, one of the first things you will need to obtain is a statement of service. Here’s what that means and how to get it: Statement
Sep 01, 2022 | VA Loans
While buying a house, your credit score is very important to securing mortgage funding. But what about after you close on the sale? How will a home loan affect your credit? The good news is that in most cases, obtaining and paying a mortgage will actually
Aug 30, 2022 |
One of the significant barriers to homeownership for first-time homebuyers is their limited credit background. It takes time to establish a full credit history, and only certain types of regular payments, like auto loans, student loans, and credit card pa
Aug 25, 2022 | First-time Homebuyers Purchasing a Home
If you live in one of our nation’s pricier areas or if you want to buy a home significantly above the median price for your area, you’ll probably need a jumbo loan. If you’re not familiar with these types of mortgages, here are some of t
Aug 23, 2022 | Purchasing a Home
If you have recently bought a home, you may have heard your closing agent mention something about a prepayment penalty. This idea might have seemed strange. Why would there be a penalty for paying off your loan ahead of schedule? Here’s what you need to k
Aug 18, 2022 | Mortgage Basics Purchasing a Home
Once you find the perfect house and your offer is accepted, it is time to turn your attention to lining up the financing. If you’ve never applied for a mortgage loan before, or if it’s been many years since your last home purchase, the process
Aug 16, 2022 | First-time Homebuyers Mortgage Basics Purchasing a Home