Tag: Mortgage

Posted on 02/17/2023

Home refi: Refinance costs to consider

Refinancing your home can have major benefits: a lower...

Costs Of Refinance

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Posted on 12/24/2021

Here's Why You Should Consider a Bigger Down Payment When Buying a Home

Many financial experts suggest paying a 20% down payment when buying a home. While for some prospective homebuyers this may be a simple task, others might wonder if the suggested 20% of the home purchase price—or higher—are necessary. Here are some reasons it benefits you to make a larger down payment when buying a house: Score Better Mortgage...

Down Payment

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Posted on 11/05/2021

Seller Financing: Major Risks & How to Avoid Them

Seller financing is an excellent option for some property buyers and sellers. However, no matter the type of financing the seller offers, they are taking on a sizable amount of risk. Underwriting and supplementing a mortgage means dealing with the consequences if the buyer defaults on the loan. This is one reason many sellers hesitate to offer financing....

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Posted on 02/28/2020

Prepping Your Credit To Gain a Preapproval

Photo by Pixabay via Pexels Thinking of buying a home in the near future? You're going to need a preapproval. This tells real estate agents that you're serious about the home-buying process, and it alerts sellers that you're a solid, low-risk candidate. Preapprovals aren't always easy to score, however. And if you're someone who's had a few credit...

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