Mortgage Tips
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Mortgages for the Self-Employed
Jun 07 2020
When you’re self-employed, it’s difficult to decide whether you are ready to buy a house. After all, your income might come in spurts instead of having a regular check every week or two. Being prepared for the mortgage process increases the chance that your application will be approved. Self-employed people have more hurdles to jump…
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How to Save on a Mortgage
Mar 15 2020
The vast majority of homebuyers need a mortgage in order to purchase a house, and mortgages come with significant costs because they’re such sizeable loans. While there’s no way to avoid all of the costs associated with a mortgage, there are ways to save on your home mortgage. Here are three things you can do…
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Tax Breaks for New Homeowners
Dec 22 2019
Buying your first home is probably one of the biggest purchases you’ll make in your life. But, it does come with its advantages. Among them are tax breaks and deductions that you can take advantage of to save money if you play your cards right. In today’s post, I’m going to cover some of the…
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What You Need to be Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
Aug 25 2019
In your quest to buy a home, you might check out properties online or looking up houses around your neighborhood up for sale. These are all steps you must first make to attain your desire of becoming a homeowner. Before you go into your search proper, there is something you need to do; it’s called…
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How to Avoid and Cancel Private Mortgage Insurance
Jul 22 2018
Applying for a mortgage can be a lengthy and difficult process. Lenders want to know that they are going to get a return on their investment. To ensure that they’ll see that positive return they will take a number of things into consideration, such as your income, credit score, employment history, and financial capital. First-time…
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What to Expect from a Home Loan Application
Jul 07 2017
Dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s on a home loan application may seem like a daunting task, regardless of whether you’re a first-time or experienced homebuyer. However, those who know what to expect when they fill out a home loan application may be better equipped than others to obtain a home loan that matches…