When you apply for a home the lender analyzes your credit score, your income credit score, and assets in determining your eligibility to buy a home. If anything changes in the process, … [Read More…]
Should you build a house or buy a rebuild home?
For consumers who are beginning the road into homeownership, the notion of building a home versus buying something already built may seem attractive. If you are trying to decide, here are some … [Read More…]
Why failing banks is good news for mortgage rates
In the last few weeks, a handful of big banks have failed including Silicon Valley bank signature bank, and now First Republic Bank. While this is not a repeat of 2008, it … [Read More…]
What the bank or credit union may not be telling about their juicy mortgage offer
You just went into a contract to buy a home, and now it’s time to get a mortgage loan to close escrow. If you decide to ask your local credit union or … [Read More…]
Why hourly wage earners sometimes have a hard time getting a home loan
You’re all excited to purchase your first home, you have a good job, you have a good down payment, and you’ve got a good credit score. What could go wrong, right? Here’s … [Read More…]
How to avoid common self employed mortgage mistakes
If you’re self-employed and trying to get prequalified to buy a home period it is not only the income you show on paper, the total picture matters. Here’s what you need to … [Read More…]
When you’re applying for a home loan, make sure you tell your lender everything
If you’re thinking about getting prequalified to buy a home, maybe you have some issues with your credit history in the past, or maybe you cosigned for someone else’s property. These are … [Read More…]
How your interest free consumer debt may be keeping you from buying a home
If you’re thinking about purchasing a home and you’re carrying any consumer debt, such as installment loans, personal loans, or even low-rate credit cards. These things could adversely affect your ability to … [Read More…]