Month: May 2019

4 Things You Can do if You Fall Behind on Your Mortgage

Financial hardships can happen to anyone, whether it’s losing a job or being hit with unexpected medical bills. If you’ve experienced difficult times and fallen behind on your mortgage, it’s important thing to know that there are plenty of options available to help you avoid foreclosure. Here, Forbes offers some tips to help if you’ve gotten behind on your mortgage

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Thinking of Getting a Mortgage Online? Here are 3 Good Reasons You Might Not Want to go that Route

To get your mortgage online or not. Do you really want to make one of the most important financial transactions you’ll likely ever make using the Internet? Here are three reasons why it’s a good idea to take more time with the process and to consult with your experienced loan officer, realtor.com . 1. You’re a first-time home buyer   Researching all

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6 Questions to Ask Your Lender Before Getting a Mortgage

When it comes time to apply for a mortgage, most people are thinking mainly about the size of their monthly payment. But there are many other factors to consider as well. Here, Forbes suggests these additional questions to ask your lender before signing on the dotted line to make sure you leave feeling informed about the entire process.   1.

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6 Ways to Get a Great Mortgage Rate

6 Ways to Get a Good Mortgage Rate

We all know that buying a home is one of the most significant purchases you’ll ever make, and since most people don’t have ample liquid cash available, a good mortgage rate is a necessary part of the process. That being said, the terms of your mortgage matter greatly, since the interest rate, type of mortgage and length of time you

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Homebuyer Checklist: 4 Ways to Overcome Financial Obstacles

The purchase process can be complicated for potential homebuyers with challenging financial situations—including large student debt, a divorce or bankruptcy, medical issues, job loss, a new job or even relocation—and that can often lead to buyer hesitancy. Here, RISMedia examines financial hurdles some buyers might face and how they can work to overcome them.   Homebuyer Checklist #1: Lender rejection Your

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