Tag: Mortgage

Posted on 01/22/2023

Buying a house can be a source of tremendous stress for many. It’s extremely common to feel overwhelmed and nervous about specific aspects of the process. Luckily, there are some answers to the scariest questions to help ease your mind. Here are some of the biggest homebuying fears and what to do about them: “What if I don’t...

Buyers Remorse

Down Payment

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Posted on 06/21/2022

Interest rates are on the rise!

Interest rates are affecting decisions by sellers and...

Interestrates

Mortgage

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Posted on 06/12/2022

How long does it take to buy a house? 2 Ways to speed up the process

If you’re interested in purchasing property, you might be wondering, “how long does it take to buy a house?” Home buying is a lengthy process even when everything goes smoothly, and can easily become longer and more complicated with every potential hiccup. To help you better prepare for the process and save time, here are some key tips...

Home Buying

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Posted on 01/02/2022

Are Land Contracts Good for Sellers?

A land contract is a type of seller financing that has many benefits both for buyer and seller. In a land contract, the seller provides credit instead of a lender or bank. The buyer makes their regular payments to the seller directly. Once the total price is paid in full, the seller gives the buyer the title to...

Home Seller

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Posted on 06/20/2021

Should You Finance with a Credit Union?

Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay Property buyers today may think of a credit union as an alternative form of lending and ultimately meant for people who don't fit the stereotypical borrower. But this assumption may a little unfair once you learn the facts. Credit unions present several unique opportunities that you simply won't find anywhere else. We'll...

Financing

General Finance

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Posted on 08/18/2019

Need to Get Rid of Bad Credit History?

Bad credit history can get in the way of getting approved for a loan. It may seem like a stretch to try and get lousy credit away from your credit score, but it is possible. The 5 ways to get rid of bad credit 1. You should take note of the delinquency date. Credit bureaus often update on...

Credit Score

Personal Finance

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Posted on 04/21/2019

8 Essential Real Estate Terms You Should Know

Home buying and selling can be a complicated process, especially for first-timers. The vocabulary involved will only compound your confusion if you jump right into it without knowing what they mean. Real estate, like other fields, has some terms that are peculiar to it. Before you set out to list your home for sale or seek to buy...

Mortgage

Real Estate

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Posted on 04/14/2019

Strategies to Lower Your Closing Costs

The closing cost is the last sum of money home buyers to pay after which there will be no further payment. The closing price can be surprisingly huge. This bill ranges from 3% to 6% of the mortgage. Do the math, and this means that the closing cost on a $300,000 home is around $9,000 to $18,000. It...

Mortgage

Closing Costs

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Posted on 03/04/2019

Ready to Buy a House?

You’ve been a renter for a long time because you knew you had wanderlust and might pick up and move at the end of your lease. Now you've stayed in the same place for a couple of years. You've put down roots and built relationships. You have a sense of community. But are you ready to buy? Buying...

Mortgage

Homeownership Costs

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Posted on 07/24/2018

How To Budget For A Mortgage

Mortgage

Personal Finance