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Honoring Veterans Day, and Celebrating Homeownership

November 11, 2025 by Rilian Ball

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication protect the freedoms that allow us all to call this nation home. As a mortgage professional, I am proud to support our veterans and active-duty service members through the VA home loan program. This incredible benefit helps make homeownership more affordable, with no down payment, no private mortgage insurance, and competitive interest rates. Thank you to all who have served, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Homeownership, Mortgage, Veterans Day

How to Lower Payments Without Refinancing

October 24, 2025 by Rilian Ball

Many homeowners want to reduce their monthly mortgage payments but hesitate to refinance. Refinancing can come with closing costs, new loan terms, and time-consuming paperwork. The good news is that there are several ways to lower your payment without refinancing.  Recast Your MortgageOne option is a mortgage recast. This allows you to make a large lump-sum payment toward your principal balance, which lowers your monthly payments for the remainder of the loan. The benefit is that your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Homeownership, Mortgage Savings, 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

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