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22
2023
If lack of downpayment or funds for closing costs are the main hurdle to buying a home, a state or local downpayment assistance program may be the answer! Most states, counties, and cities offer assistance in the form of grants or no-interest loans to help home shoppers pay for these costs...
15
2023
Debt-to-income (DTI) ratio determines what mortgage you’re eligible for. So before getting pre-approved, your mortgage advisor will review your income and debts to help you understand where you currently stand. In this article, we’re going to look at what a...
12
2023
One closing! Which means one interest rate (with the option to modify down if the market improves), one down payment, one full credit report to order and one approval. Eligible on 15-and 30-year fixed conventional and high balance loans and 7- and 10-year ARMs Available on...
08
2023
If you have a $0 balance card, should you close it before applying for a mortgage? That’s a good question, but before you consider canceling your credit card account, it’s crucial that you know the potential drawbacks associated with closing an account. For...
07
2023
3-2-1 Buydown Year 1 - 3% lower than the note rate Year 2 - 2% lower than the note rate Year 3 - 1% lower than the note rate Year 4 - Full note rate 2-1 Buydown Year 1 – 2% lower than the note rate Year 2 – 1% lower than the note rate Year 3...