But does that mean buying a home right now is a bad idea? Should they wait until prices and interest rates drop? Continue reading
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House? Questions Your Clients Should Be Asking Before Making a Decision
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Help Clients Improve Their Credit Score Before It Weighs Them Down
The same is true for your clients’ credit scores. The numbers matter. They especially carry weight when it’s time to apply for mortgage loans. The credit score can make or break applicants’ chances of being approved for a mortgage loan. Continue reading
Many Factors Determine Monthly Mortgage Payment
Whenever our team works with a client, maybe one of the most frequently asked questions is, “How much will this house cost me every month?” It’s an understandable and necessary question. Continue reading
What Drives a Lending Decision?
But what is your “price range,” really? Do you know what that corner dream house with the covered patio and finished basement will cost you each month? The truth is, the sticker price in the homebuyers guide is just a part of the total housing cost and doesn’t take into account all the other costs and criteria that a lender will be considering when you apply for a mortgage loan.
There are distinct questions a lender has to answer before they can determine what a mortgage payment is going to look like. We’ll discuss these elements over the next couple installments, but for now… we will start at the beginning.
8 Tips for Improving Your Credit Score to Become Mortgage Ready
Homes are in short supply, which has made the local market very competitive. As such, it’s imperative that homebuyers, especially first-time homebuyers, do everything they can to improve their ability to get a loan. One of the biggest pieces of the puzzle is your credit score.
Your credit score can make or break your chances of being approved for a mortgage loan. And when you find a house you want, you need to be able to move fast in this market. Here are eight ways you can improve your credit score to have a better chance at getting approved quickly.
Payment Ratios – Funds to Close
Whenever my team works with a client, maybe the most frequently asked question is, “How much will this house cost me every month?” It’s understandable….a necessary question. Buying a home is a huge financial investment. Not to mention one of the most important financial decisions a person will make. I find many clients are under informed about what home ownership truly costs.
The mortgage loan is simply one variable in the grand scheme of things. Instilling confidence by providing “how to” details is important…with financial clarity comes less anxiety.
