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There are two basic types of coverage. The first type is private mortgage insurance (PMI) policies, which are applied to conventional home loans. The federal government does not insure Conventional or “regular” loans. The second type is for those borrowers who use government-insured FHA loans. Th...
09/25/2014
As a home buyer, you should be concerned with the amount of credit card debt you have as it can directly affect your ability to get a home loan. In fact, having too much debt can hurt you in two ways during the mortgage process: It can lower your credit score, which in turn reduces your ability t...
09/16/2014
It is important to follow all the steps in the correct order when considering purchasing a house. Inventory is currently tight, which means the market is good for sellers, and a little bit more difficult for buyers. In this market buyers have to be on top of their game when choosing a house; if t...
07/29/2014
As a first time homebuyer, it’s important to take the time to research and plan every step of the home buying process. From confirming that you are financially ready down to making the final offer, here are a few things to keep in mind that may help you along the way. 1. Get (and Stay) Organized ...
05/09/2014
Aside from it being spring cleaning season, it’s also moving season. At the end of the school year, everyone is scrambling to move and get settled. I jokingly call it "Christmas Season" for professional organizers. Why? Because you don't know what you are getting yourself into when you arrive to ...
05/06/2014
Prequalification begins when you speak with a loan originator who calculates your debt ratios to find out how much money you can afford to borrow and repay. Before you make your call to a loan originator, you’ll need to be ready to answer the following questions: How much money do you make every ...
04/16/2014
Most people have a pretty good idea of their credit standing and whether or not they have good or, credit issues. But the only way to really find out about your credit is to get your hands on your credit report. This will enable you to see the same information a lender will. Many privacy or fraud...
04/08/2014
  Finding the Right Agent   Now that you’re ready to start house hunting, you’re probably wondering if you really need a real estate agent or if you can just do all the work yourself. Well, you can look all you want on the internet and go to open houses every weekend but you really don’t know the...
04/01/2014
Thinking of purchasing a home with less than 20% down? In this article, we will explain Borrower Paid Mortgage Insurance (BPMI) and Lender Paid Mortgage Insurance (LPMI) to help you determine which type of mortgage insurance is a better choice for your specific financial situation. What is BPMI? ...
03/19/2014
Home may be where the heart is, but the house-buying process can easily become a headache.   To keep trouble to a minimum, take time to independently evaluate each professional you'll need on your team, from lender to real estate agent to home inspector to title agent. Choose client-focused, expe...
03/07/2014
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