Day: January 29, 2018

Who Owns the Home When Two Names are on the Mortgage?

Regan Hagestad January 29, 2018

When couples decide to become homeowners, questions can arise such as whose name (or names) should be listed on the mortgage and title. Many couples want a 50-50 split, indicating equal ownership to the asset, but sometimes that isn’t the best financial decision. Plus, with more than one person on the loan, the legalities of who owns the home can

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Buying a Home in the New Year

Regan Hagestad January 29, 2018

If one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2018 is to purchase a home, or to save for a down payment and related costs, Freddie Mac offers the following steps to help get you started. Determine how much you can afford To get a very rough estimate of your affordable home price range, multiply your annual gross income by 2.5.

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