Tag: Mortgage

Posted on 05/22/2023

Mortgage points: Pros and cons of prepaid mortgage interest

When buying a home, many homebuyers tend to search for the...

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Posted on 03/20/2022

Is an FHA Loan Right For You?

If you're in the market for your first home, there's a good chance you'll need to take out a mortgage. One of the most popular mortgage types (especially for first-time buyers) is known as a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan. What is an FHA Loan? Specifically, an FHA loan refers to one that is backed and insured by...

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Posted on 12/20/2020

Your Loan: The First Step to Buying a New Home

Photo by Nattanan Kanchanaprat via Pixabay If you’re in the market to purchase a home, it can be a confusing process. Interest rates, types of loans and what may apply to you can all sound like a foreign language. It’s always best to have some background knowledge before going to see a mortgage broker to make sure you’re...

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Posted on 11/15/2020

Sources of Funding for Home Buyers

Photo by TheDigitalWay via Pixabay Looking to buy your first home? Unless you have a couple hundred thousand in the bank, a rich family member or a winning lottery ticket, you’re going to have to borrow money. TV ads suggest it’s as easy as clicking your phone, and in some cases it might be, but you should know...

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Posted on 08/30/2020

Save on Your Mortgage - Shop First

Photo by Nattanan Kanchanaprat via Pixabay Of course, you want to stay within your budget when buying a house. You certainly want value for your dollar. But a buyer should never lose sight of the fact what they truly desire is getting the home they want and that fits their needs. To that end, potential buyers may put...

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Posted on 05/31/2020

Invest or Pay Down Your Mortgage Quicker - Which is Better?

Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Often, when discussing ways to get out of debt, the subject of “mortgage versus investments” comes up. If you have a mortgage, your monthly budget likely revolves around paying it first, meaning investment ideas take a back seat. One way to free money up to invest is to pay off the mortgage, and...

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