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How Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Retirement Goals

October 4, 2022 by Rilian Ball

If you plan on retiring soon, you are probably looking at a few options that can get you over the hump. You are probably excited to start a new phase of life. With a record number of people closing in on their retirement age, many are starting to assess their resources to make sure they have enough money to last them for the rest of their lives. If you already own a home, you might be able to tap into your home equity to help you fuel your retirement. Your Home Has Probably Gone Up In Value Your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Equity, Mortgage, Retirement

How Can You Invest in Real Estate?

September 27, 2022 by Rilian Ball

Many people believe that investing in real estate is something reserved only for the super-wealthy. In reality, this is not the case. Investing in real estate is a smart idea because property can generate a consistent cash stream while providing significant capital appreciation combined with tax breaks. There are multiple ways to invest in real estate, and no single path is better than the others. Consider Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) A real estate investment trust is a low-cost … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Investing, Mortgage, Real Estate Finance Tips

Non-QM Home Loans: How Do They Work?

September 21, 2022 by Rilian Ball

There are a lot of people who dream of owning a home one day, but few people have the cash to purchase a home outright. Therefore, you will probably need to take out a loan to buy a house; however, what happens if you cannot qualify for a loan with the traditional loan requirements? If you are not a W2 employee, you may need to go with a Non-QM loan. What do you need to know? What Is A Non-QM Loan? A Non-QM loan is a non-qualified mortgage. What this means is that you do not meet the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: 1099 Employment, Mortgage, Non-QM Loan

What To Know About Your Debt-To-Income Ratio When Buying A Home

September 15, 2022 by Rilian Ball

When you apply for a mortgage, your lender will do some quick math to figure out how much of a loan you can afford. Your lender will consider many factors, and one of the most important ones is your debt-to-income ratio. It is usually shortened to DTI, and understanding this formula can help you better understand how big of a house you can afford.  An Overview Of A DTI Your DTI represents the amount of money you spend compared to the amount you make. Your lender is going to have very strict … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Credit Score, Debt to Income, Mortgage

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