Tag: Mortgage

Posted on 12/07/2024

3 Common Homebuyer Fears & How to Handle Them

Buying a house can be a source of tremendous stress for many. It’s extremely common to feel overwhelmed and nervous about specific aspects of the process. Luckily, there are some answers to the scariest questions to help ease your mind. Here are some of the biggest homebuying fears and what to do about them: “What if I don’t...

Buyers Remorse

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Posted on 10/12/2024

How long does it take to buy a house? Major factors to consider

If you’re interested in purchasing property, you might be...

Home Buying

Home Buying Process

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Posted on 05/06/2023

Mortgage basics for homebuyers: Online preapproval & more

When preparing to buy a home, many potential buyers...

Mortgage Preapproval

Mortgage

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Posted on 10/15/2022

Are Your Eligible for a VA Loan? Basic Info to Know

A loan from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs can be an excellent choice for financing a home purchase. While VA benefits are generally reserved for veterans, there are a few exceptions with mortgage programs. Here are some other ways you could be eligible for a VA loan: Active Duty Fortunately, you don't have to have served in...

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Posted on 02/12/2022

Do You Need a Bigger Down Payment?

Many financial experts suggest paying a 20% down payment when buying a home. While for some prospective homebuyers this may be a simple task, others might wonder if the suggested 20% of the home purchase price—or higher—are necessary. Here are some reasons it benefits you to make a larger down payment when buying a house: Score Better Mortgage...

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Financing

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Posted on 05/08/2021

Seller-Financed Mortgage: What Is It?

Photo by Charles Thompson via Pixabay A vast majority of homebuying transactions rely on the buyer qualifying for a mortgage through a bank. After all, most people don't have enough cash lying around to buy a home outright. Nowadays, you have more options with different types of lenders and alternative financing companies where you can seek pre-approval online....

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