When buying a home, especially for first-time buyers, navigating rules and regulations can be daunting. One of the lesser-known yet important guidelines to understand is the FHA 90-day rule for
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Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) can be a costly addition to your monthly mortgage payments, especially if you didn’t put 20% down when purchasing your home. But did you know you
Are you looking into refinancing your mortgage? You’re not alone. We’ve had many questions regarding refinances lately and wanted to take a moment to discuss how you can get the best rate.
If you’re in the market for a new home, it’s important to know that the housing market is a seller’s market right now. That means there are a lot of
"Can I borrow more than the house is worth?" "If I’m pre-approved for up to a $200,000 loan and the house I want to purchase is only $150,000, can I get a loan for $200,000 and use the remaining $50,000 for remodeling?"
Journeying away from our typical mortgage or loan tips and guidelines to speak about something that is equally as important and impactful when purchasing a home– delayed gratification.
While a pre-approval shows that your lender could provide you with a loan in that amount, it only applies to your financial situation at the time of the pre-approval. Meaning, if your financial situation changes drastically from the day you’re pre-approved to when you find a home to make an offer on, your pre-approval may not still stand with the same terms.
Nearly everyone that comes to us comments on the amount of documents needed for a mortgage or refinance they have to provide us with. We know, it is a lot. But, in order to apply for a mortgage or refinance, we need specific documents.
You’ve finally decided to take the plunge into homeownership, but finding out where to begin can be difficult. Here at Mortgage Specialists, we advise that you seek out a lender before beginning to house hunt.
When first-time home buyers come to us, we take the time to explain all the ins and outs of the mortgage process. We teach them what to look for and common home buying mistakes to avoid.
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