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6 Tips to Get a Rock-Bottom Home Loan Payment

6 Tips to Get a Rock-Bottom Home Loan Payment

Buying a home can be an overwhelming process, especially if it is your first time.  It can be easy to get swept along in the process without stopping to make sure you are getting the best deal on your mortgage payment. There are at least six ways to

Dec 11, 2019 | Mortgage Advice Purchasing a Home

How to Cancel FHA Mortgage Insurance

How to Cancel FHA Mortgage Insurance

Mortgage loans made by the Federal Housing Administration can be a huge help to homebuyers without a large down payment. FHA loans require down payments of as little as 3.5%. Traditional loans often require 20%. Yet FHA mortgages come with some strings at

Dec 04, 2019 | Government Loans FHA Loans

How to Make the Most of a Home Inspection Before You Buy

How to Make the Most of a Home Inspection Before You Buy

Once you’ve put an offer on a home, the excitement sets in and you can’t wait to close. But there are some important things that need to take place before that day, namely a home inspection. You cannot see all a home’s issues from a walk

Nov 27, 2019 | Purchasing a Home Mortgage Advice

Happy Thanksgiving

We would like to thank all of our customers and wish them a Happy Thanksgiving. Please remember if you are traveling, to be safe. We are so grateful that you have managed to stick with us.

Nov 21, 2019 | Happy Thanksgiving Safe Travels

4 Common Mortgage Refinancing Myths

4 Common Mortgage Refinancing Myths

Refinancing is a word thrown around in the mortgage world and can be a very useful tool for homeowners. But there are plenty of misconceptions about what a mortgage refinance is and what it entails. By understanding the four most common myths about refina

Nov 13, 2019 | Refinancing a Home

6 Homebuying Mistakes to Avoid

6 Homebuying Mistakes to Avoid

Forgoing an Agent Some homebuyers think they can navigate the buying waters alone, but as complex as the real estate market is today, that strategy is risky. One of your first steps should be to find a trusted real estate professional who will represen

Nov 06, 2019 | Purchasing a Home

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