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How Changing Jobs Affects Mortgage Approval

October 16, 2025 by Rilian Ball

Switching jobs can be an exciting step in your career, but for homebuyers, it can also raise questions about mortgage approval. Lenders evaluate income stability when considering a mortgage application, and a recent job change can influence how they view your ability to repay the loan. Understanding how a new position impacts your application can help you plan strategically and improve your chances of approval. How Lenders Assess Employment StabilityLenders want to ensure that borrowers have a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Changing Jobs, Mortgage Approval, Mortgage Tips

Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?

August 27, 2025 by Rilian Ball

Buying a home is more than a place to live, it is a path to financial growth, every mortgage payment builds equity, giving homeowners a valuable asset over time, unlike renting where monthly payments go to a landlord, homeowners are investing in their future, with the right mortgage strategy, owning a home can be one of the smartest financial moves you make. Stability and FreedomHomeownership offers stability and freedom to create a space that truly reflects your lifestyle, you can renovate, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: American Dream, Homeownership, Mortgages

How to Qualify for a Mortgage While Carrying Credit Card Debt

August 20, 2025 by Rilian Ball

Many potential homebuyers worry that carrying credit card debt will prevent them from qualifying for a mortgage. While it is true that lenders carefully evaluate your financial profile, having credit card balances does not automatically disqualify you. By understanding how lenders view debt, taking strategic steps to improve your application, and choosing the right mortgage program, you can still achieve your goal of homeownership. Understand Your Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI)One of the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Credit Card Debt, Homeownership, Obtaining a Mortgage

Creative Ways to Use Rent-to-Own Agreements to Buy a Home

July 10, 2025 by Rilian Ball

A rent-to-own agreement is a contract that allows a tenant to rent a home with the option to buy it later. Part of the monthly rent payment typically goes toward the future down payment or purchase price. This approach can be ideal for buyers who need more time to improve their credit, save money, or get financially ready for homeownership. It blends the flexibility of renting with the long-term goal of owning. Why Rent-to-Own Appeals to Future BuyersRent-to-own is especially attractive to those … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: First Time Home Buyer, Home Buying Tips, Rent-to-Own Agreements

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