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Understanding Automated Underwriting and How It Impacts the Mortgage Application Process

July 20, 2022 by Rilian Ball

Whether you're embarking on the process of obtaining a mortgage for the first time or just preparing yourself for the advances in the industry, the implementation of automated underwriting in recent years has significantly changed the application process. From the time you'll have to wait to the documentation that is required, here are some of the details on what you can expect when dealing with an automated underwriter. Reduction In Document Requirements In the past, most homebuyers submitting … [Read more...]

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

Should You Make Extra Mortgage Payments Toward The Principal Of Your Home?

July 19, 2022 by Rilian Ball

If you have recently purchased a house, you have probably taken a look at your mortgage statement and noticed that the majority of your first few payments are going toward interest. You do not start paying down a significant amount of the principal until later in your mortgage cycle. If you start to make more money, you might be interested in making additional payments toward the principal of your home. Is this a smart financial move? There are a few important points to know. You Can Cancel Your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Mortgage Payments, Retirement Plan

3 Different Types of Loan That Will Negatively Impact Your Ability to Get a Mortgage

July 15, 2022 by Rilian Ball

A good credit rating is built on a number of financial factors including paying your bills on time and the length of your credit history, but loans can also be a source of bolstering your credit score in a positive way. While this means that loans can actually be a good thing, there are also the kinds of loans that can have a damaging impact on acquiring a mortgage. If you'll soon be pursuing your own home purchase, here are some loans that may have a negative impact. Borrowing For Education … [Read more...]

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

Why Banks Don’t Always Give The Best Interest Rate

July 14, 2022 by Rilian Ball

If you want to purchase a house, you will probably have to take out a mortgage. There are only a few people who have enough cash to purchase a house outright, so most will go to the bank for a loan. How do you know if the bank is giving you the best possible interest rate? Unfortunately, the bank does not always give you the best interest rate because the bank is looking for a way to make money. If they can get you to accept a higher interest rate, they will make more money on your home loan. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Bank Loans, Interest Rates, Mortgage

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