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Not so Fast: 3 Reasons Why You Might Want to Avoid Paying Off Your Mortgage Early

December 15, 2016 by Rilian Ball

The burden of debt, especially when it comes to the high price tag of a home, can be a significant worry to many people. However, what many homeowners may not be aware of is that paying your mortgage off early can actually have a negative impact on your financial health. Whether you've recently come into money or you're working hard to bump up your monthly mortgage payments, here are some reasons you may want to hold off on paying it off too quickly. Creating A Credit History It can certainly be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage

Self-Employed? Here’s What You’ll Need to Get a Mortgage Approval

December 14, 2016 by Rilian Ball

There's a lot of flexibility and personal freedom associated with self-employment that can be a great benefit to your lifestyle and your pocketbook. However, because of the somewhat unpredictable nature of self-employment, it can make acquiring a mortgage a little more difficult. If you've recently become self-employed or have been in the game for a while, here are some things you may want to consider before submitting your mortgage application. Putting More Money Down 20% is often considered … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Mortgage Applications

5 Ways That a Mortgage Can Be a Huge Benefit to Your Financial Future

December 8, 2016 by Rilian Ball

For many people, investing in a house is one of the most important purchases they will make in their lifetime. However, alongside having the comfort of your own home, there are many financial benefits associated with buying in. If you're currently perusing the market for opportunities, here are some reasons to consider investing a little sooner. Get Away From Inflation If you have an adjustable-rate mortgage, your interest rates will certainly fluctuate from time to time, but owning a home … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Mortgages and Credit

3 Simple Tips for Boosting Your FICO Credit Score Before Applying for a Mortgage

December 7, 2016 by Rilian Ball

There are a variety of factors that are involved in getting your mortgage approved, but few things will have more of an impact than your FICO score and the credit history that goes along with it. Instead of leaving your score up to chance when submitting your application, here are a few ways that you can boost your financial wellbeing and leave your credit score better off than it was before. Put More On Your Card It's important to put purchases on your credit card that you can afford to pay off … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Mortgages and Credit

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