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Why Retirees Are Taking Out Mortgages on Purpose

August 8, 2025 by Rilian Ball

For generations, the goal was simple, pay off your mortgage before retirement and enjoy your golden years debt-free. But today’s retirees are changing the conversation. More and more, homeowners in or near retirement are choosing to take out a mortgage on purpose, not out of necessity. And for many, it is a smart financial move. So why would someone take on a mortgage after age 60, 70, or even 80? The answer lies in strategy, flexibility, and long-term planning. Preserving Retirement … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage In Retirement, Retirement Mortgage, Smart Retirement Planning

Your Mortgage Timeline, Backward

August 7, 2025 by Rilian Ball

For many homebuyers, the mortgage process feels like a maze. You know you want to own a home, but the path to get there can feel confusing. So let us try something different. Instead of walking forward through the process, let us walk backward, starting from the moment you get the keys and working our way to where you are now. Seeing it in reverse can help demystify the journey and show you how each step builds on the last. Closing Day: You Get the Keys This is the moment you have been waiting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Closing Day Countdown, Home Loan Steps, Mortgage Timeline

From Divorce to Fresh Starts, the Mortgage Paths No One Talks About

August 6, 2025 by Rilian Ball

When people think about getting a mortgage, the story usually sounds the same, young couple, starter home, perfect timing. But real life does not always follow that script. The truth is, many people come to the mortgage process in the middle of a major life change. Divorce, job loss, rebuilding credit, or starting over later in life, these chapters are real, and so are the mortgage paths that come with them. If this is where you find yourself, you are not alone, and you are not without options. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Life After Divorce, Mortgage Fresh Start, Real Life Home Loans

Why Getting Pre-Approved Feels So Intimidating, and Why It Shouldn’t

August 5, 2025 by Rilian Ball

For many people, the idea of getting pre-approved for a mortgage feels overwhelming. You are asked to hand over personal financial information, trust a stranger with your credit report, and answer questions you may not feel ready to face. It is no wonder some buyers delay this step, even when they are serious about purchasing a home. But here is the truth, getting pre-approved is not something to fear. It is one of the most empowering steps you can take as a buyer. The Emotional Roadblock Let us … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Buying Confidence, Mortgage Pre Approval, Real Estate Journey

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