Shanon Hayes

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Shanon@SMGmortgage.com

Shanon Hayes Senior Vice President

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The Ins and Outs of a Home Equity Line of Credit

The Ins and Outs of a Home Equity Line of Credit

Homeowners have a great source of funding available to them that others don’t: their house! If homeowners have a significant amount of equity in their home or especially if their mortgage is completely paid off, they can make great financial use of

Sep 05, 2018 | Credit

Home Buying Help: What is Escrow?

Home Buying Help: What is Escrow?

Buying a home is often the biggest purchase you make in your life. With all that money on the line, buyers and sellers AND lenders need a safe and secure way to make the transaction.  In order to make sure the home sale and mortgage funds transf

Aug 29, 2018 | Purchasing a Home

What Are Closing Costs?

What Are Closing Costs?

When you sit down to sign the papers to buy a home, you will most likely be required to pay closing costs. Mortgage closing costs are the fees associated with the home buying and lending process.  What is included in my closing costs? The types of

Aug 22, 2018 | Purchasing a Home Refinancing a Home Conventional Loans

Are Fixed Rate Mortgages or Adjustable Rate Mortgages better for me?

Are Fixed Rate Mortgages or Adjustable Rate Mortgages better for me?

When you are in the market for a mortgage, one of the many decisions you’ll have to make is whether to apply for a fixed-rate loan or an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM). Both can be beneficial, depending on your situation. Learning the difference bet

Aug 15, 2018 | Purchasing a Home Fixed Rate Mortgages Adjustable Rate Mortgages Refinancing a Home

How Much House Can I Afford?

How Much House Can I Afford?

When you are ready to buy a home, whether for the first time or the tenth, it is always important to know how much you can afford to spend. This will help you narrow your home search and ensure you do not get in over your head financially. There are sever

Aug 08, 2018 | Purchasing a Home Preapproval Pre-qualification

The Top 4 Reasons You Should Get a VA Loan

The Top 4 Reasons You Should Get a VA Loan

If you are a military veteran or are currently serving active-duty, there is an incredible mortgage loan available to you through the Department of Veterans Affairs – the VA loan. VA mortgages are made through regular lenders but backed by the Depar

Aug 01, 2018 | VA Loans