Did you know that your AirBnB rental income can help you qualify for a refinance loan? In the past using any rental revenue from your “primary residence” was not acceptable on mortgage applications. However, starting in 2018 mortgage governmen
Apr 19, 2022 | Refinancing a Home
In the red hot housing market of the past few years, sellers usually have multiple offers, often getting more than their listing price. If you are using a VA loan to back your purchase you may worry that sellers might choose conventional-loan-backed offer
Apr 12, 2022 | VA Loans Purchasing a Home Refinancing a Home
It’s a new year and a new chance for many people to become homeowners. There are several mortgage products that are designed for first-time buyers; the FHA loan is especially helpful. Here’s what you need to know about them and the changes that have been
Mar 22, 2022 | First-time Homebuyers FHA Loans Purchasing a Home Refinancing a Home
When you bought your home, you (hopefully) qualified for a mortgage that you could afford and if you stay on top of it monthly, you’ll own your home free and clear in 30 years (or less, depending on your loan terms.) Making extra payments may not even hav
Feb 16, 2022 | Refinancing a Home Homeowner Tips
As a first-time homebuyer, there may be many mortgage terms that may sound foreign to you. For example, when you start looking at interest rates offered by mortgage brokers, they will often be accompanied by a “points” or “origination fe
Dec 15, 2021 | Purchasing a Home Refinancing a Home Mortgage Basics
The typical mortgage loan lasts 30 years and is amortized equally over that entire period, so that the borrower makes consistent payments, including both interest and principal. The last payment pays off the loan. However, there is a type of loan called a
Nov 17, 2021 | Refinancing a Home Purchasing a Home Conventional Loans