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Does Private Mortgage Insurance Make Sense For You?

September 5, 2018 by Rilian Ball

If you are reading this article, it's entirely possible that you are considering buying a home. It's also likely that you are weighing certain financial options between a sizable down payment or taking on the expense of mortgage insurance. It's important to understand that private mortgage insurance (PMI) helps mitigate the lender's risk. It has little benefit to the homeowner, other than help facilitate the mortgage approval process. Home buyers would be well advised to understand the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Insurance, Mortgage, PMI

Top Uses Of A HELOC

July 5, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Homeowners who have equity built up in their homes can tap into that equity using a home equity line of credit, or HELOC. This financial tool can be a great way to accomplish a number of financial goals. Here are four excellent uses of a HELOC for homeowners to consider. Consolidating Costly Debts Credit card debt and other types of consumer loans are costly, unless a debtor is lucky enough to have a no-interest card. Borrowers can consolidate that debt into a HELOC, which is much more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Credit, Home Equity, Mortgage

Seller-Paid Closing Costs In A Seller’s Market? Yes, It’s Still Possible

July 3, 2018 by Rilian Ball

For first-time home buyers, closing costs are a major hurdle for home ownership. Coming up with a down payment and several thousand dollars for closing costs can be hard without home equity to tap. To help, buyers often ask sellers to cover all or some of these costs. In markets favoring buyers, this is a common habit, but when the market switches to favoring sellers it becomes harder. Sellers who know they may get multiple offers are less likely to say "yes" to this request. Yet even when the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Closing Costs, Home Loan, Mortgage

Understanding the Factors That Impact Your Credit Score

June 27, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Most consumers believe if they pay their bills on time, they need not worry about their credit score. Oftentimes, it is a rude awakening when they apply for a mortgage loan, car loan, or any revolving credit to learn they are not going to get the lowest rates available due to their credit score. This is because paying bills on time only accounts for 35 percent of your credit score. The remaining 65 percent is spread out among other factors that impact your credit score. Credit Usage and Impact … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Credit Score, Mortgage, Pre-Approval

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