Your Do’s and Don’ts After Closing Day
The homebuying process can be a lot like a movie story structure. There’s the exposition of deciding to buy, the rising action of mortgage applications and house hunting, and the climax of closing day More
What Does My Lender Need to Know After Closing Day?
During your homebuying process, you’ll have a close relationship with your personal lender. After closing day, however, your loan will be managed by a loan servicer who may or may not be the lender who assisted with your loan during the home buying process. Either way, the loan servicer ... More
What Do I Need for Mortgage Pre-Approval?
Before you start looking for your first home, you’ll want to meet with your lender for mortgage pre-approval. This is an essential first step to secure most types of loans, including conventional, fixed-rate home ... More
What Is a Move Down Buyer? Everything You Need to Know
Does this sound like you? Retirement is fast approaching (or already here), your kids have successfully transitioned into adulthood, and you have abundant equity in your home. You are ready for a fresh start, to downsize, and to think about cashing in on all that equity. More
7 Things You Should Know About the Closing Table
Congratulations! After a house-hunting marathon, you’ve finally reached the home stretch (no pun intended). All that’s left to do is go through the closing process. More
10 Mortgage Terms You Will Hear During the Loan Process
Searching for your dream home should be fun, but it’s easy to get weighed down by an endless sea of unfamiliar abbreviations like “APR,” “PMI,” or “LTV.” For this reason, first-time homebuyers often find the process daunting or unachievable. The good news is that there are ... More
First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When you follow these eight first-time homebuyer tips, you’ll make your first home buying experience go as well as possible. You’ll also avoid many of the most common mistakes that can cause a deal to fall apart at the last moment. More
Interest Rates are Up, So Why Buy Now?
Rising interest rates have caused some potential homebuyers to hit pause while shopping for a new house. It’s a predictable reaction to the cataclysmic swing in the market since mid-2021. As of November 2022, loan interest rates are More
