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The Timeline: Prequalifying To Closing

October 12, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Even though purchasing a new home can be exciting, it can also be stressful. There are a lot of tasks that need to be completed between qualifying for a mortgage and receiving the necessary funds. Therefore, potential homeowners need to understand the timeline so they make sure they are on track to meet their closing dates. What are a few examples of important milestones that have to be accomplished?  Make An Offer On A Home After getting pre-qualified for a mortgage, the next step is to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Application, Clear to Close, Mortgage

Baby on the Way? Helpful Advice for Managing a Mortgage With Only One Parent Working

October 8, 2021 by Rilian Ball

If you're dealing with paying off your mortgage and going down to a one-income family, it can be complicated to determine how to financially swing it. However, becoming a parent and managing a mortgage are quite common nowadays with maternity leave and the modern family. While managing a mortgage on just one salary can be a challenge, there are a few simple things you can do to make it work. Buy The House You Can Afford It may sound much too simple, but many people get so wrapped up in the … [Read more...]

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

The Top Benefits Of Having Mortgage Debt

October 5, 2021 by Rilian Ball

The vast majority of people need to take out a loan to purchase a home. While there are many forms of debt that people would rather avoid, some types of debt can actually be a positive. This includes mortgage debt. What are a few of the top benefits of having mortgage debt? Access To Extra Liquidity One of the biggest benefits of having mortgage debt is that homeowners will have access to more liquid cash. If someone spends all of their money buying a house in cash, they might not have anything … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Debt, Fixed Payments, Mortgage

A Mortgage Pre-Approval Letter: How Long Does It Last?

September 30, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Buyers need to make sure they are competitive when they make an offer on a house. One of the ways to do that is to get a pre-approval letter. What does this mean, and how long does it last? What Is Mortgage Pre-Approval? Prior to working with a real estate agent to find the perfect house, it is important to get a pre-approval letter from a lender. Some agents might even ask a buyer to do this before they start looking. The lender will take a look at someone’s income and run their credit to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Competitive market, Mortgage, Pre-Approval

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