You’ve probably heard of the movie, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Watching that film had us thinking…what else can be done in a 10-day time period? How about finding your next home? It’s possible! We’ve broken down the process day by day…
Lock in a Mortgage Rate Through Late 2020
Lock in a Mortgage Rate Through Late 2020
Planning to buy a home this year? If you’ve been keeping a nervous eye on news from the Federal Reserve, wondering if you’re missing out on your best mortgage rate because you’re not ready to close, an extended rate lock might be just the thing…
A Simplified Guide to Mortgage Options
A Simplified Guide to Mortgage Options
Buying a home soon? Be sure to weigh your mortgage options. Click on each loan type in the chart to see if it might fit your situation. Remember, this is just a simplified starting point. Multiple loan options may be available to you. Your best…
We recommend having a checklist of things to research and do in the days and weeks leading up to your home purchase. A few simple steps can help you feel prepared, well-informed and ready to sign that contract with confidence. 1. Scope out neighborhoods If…
Choosing a Mortgage Lender
Choosing a Mortgage Lender
Aside from finding a good real estate agent, choosing a mortgage lender is a key step before actively hitting the market in search of a new home—unless you’re paying all cash, that is. Equipped with a mortgage loan preapproval, you’ll have a much better chance…
Student Debt and Buying a Home
Student Debt and Buying a Home
Student debt is a hot topic these days, and little wonder: approximately 44.7 million Americans were paying back student loans as of 2017, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (spreadsheet). If you’re one of them and have hopes of purchasing a home,…