Is the idea of saving for a down payment holding you back from buying a home right now? You may be eager to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates, but the thought of needing a large down payment might make you want to pump the brakes. Today, there’s still a common myth that you have to …
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Whether applying for a purchase loan or refinancing your existing mortgage, there are dozens of different things that can impact your ability to qualify for a loan to varying degrees. Some of the most significant are: Credit Score – One of the “Big Three” pillars of qualifying for a loan. Higher scores make multiple loan …
Part of the mortgage qualification process includes what is called your debt to income ratio (DTI). This your gross monthly income divided by the lump sum total of your proposed housing payment and any other monthly obligations that show up on your credit report. This would include car payments, student loan payments (this links to …
We assist people with understanding and improving their credit scores with great regularity. One of the questions that comes up frequently is why credit scores go up and down so frequently? Credit Scores are made up of five main components. The first is making your payments on time (35% of your score). If you make, …
Rent Before You Buy – It is always a good idea to get a year or so under your belt as a tenant so you can understand some of the challenges that come with homeownership. Put yourself in the shoes of your landlord. Lenders like to see a track record of making housing payments prior …
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10.17.2018 When you apply for a mortgage on a condominium there are a whole host of additional considerations the lender must analyze. I like to think of it as two separate approval processes, the approval of your own personal loan and a secondary approval for the condominium complex itself. They take place at the exact …
Listed below are the 10 credit mistakes to avoid once you’ve been approved for a loan! And if at anytime during your loan process you are unsure about something, always call your loan officer to confirm! DON’T DO ANYTHING THAT WILL CAUSE A RED FLAG TO BE RAISED BY THE CREDIT SCORING SYSTEM. This would include adding new …
When preparing to get a mortgage, lenders take a look at your credit history and typically want to see at least three (3) trade lines that have been open for two years or more. By trade lines we mean credit cards, car loans, student loans or any other form of credit you may have opened that …
Some of the most important things you need to know as an adult are not taught at school, and Credit Scoring is one of those things. As a matter of fact, we knew very little ourselves when we started this business 15 years ago. Since then, we have learned how important it is for everyone …
When purchasing or refinancing a home, getting from loan application to the actual closing can take time, typically 3 weeks in an average home market. However, some loan approvals for unique situations have been known to take much longer. Many different factors could determine how long it will take to get to the closing table; and …
