27
May
By Todd Grey
Mortgage, ,

Some Millennials Are Finding Home Buying Overwhelming

Many millennials are reaching the age where they are thinking about buying homes for the first time. It turns out that many members of this generation are finding this process challenging. Even though the housing market is great for those looking to buy, surveys indicate that this generation also finds the process overwhelming. Reports have been published showing that many millennials are planning to buy their first home in the next year, showing that owning property is still a strong part of the American dream. Furthermore, many millennials also know that this is a great time to buy. Why are…
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21
May
By Todd Grey
Mortgage, ,

Loan Programs For Lower Income Buyers

Owning a home may be the American dream, but for many who are in a lower income bracket, finding a loan can become challenging. Thankfully, there are several loan programs that can work well for lower income people considering homeownership. Here's a closer look at some of these home loans designed to help people who have a low-to-moderate income find a way to buy a home. FHA Home Loans FHA home loans are loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration. Lenders are more likely to lend to "higher risk" borrowers through the FHA loan program because the loans have the…
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15
May
By Todd Grey
Mortgage, ,

Qualify For A Larger Mortgage With A Co-Signer

There are numerous steps involved in the process of buying a new home. It is important to go through the mortgage qualifying process before looking at dream houses. This gives people an idea of how big a house they can afford. Sometimes, individuals looking for a house might not get a loan that is big enough to cover their dream house. There are ways to qualify for a larger loan; however, one of the fastest methods is to use a co-signer. What Is A Co-Signer? A co-signer is someone who signs onto a potential home loan with the homebuyer. Essentially,…
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14
May
By Todd Grey
Mortgage, ,

3 Signs It Is Time For You To Refinance Your Mortgage

If you are looking for ways to save money on your mortgage, refinancing might be a good option. For those who might not know, refinancing can help a homeowner reduce monthly mortgage payments by switching to a lower interest rate.  Basically, the homeowner takes out one loan at a lower interest rate to pay off the old loan, which is at a higher interest rate. While the homeowner may have to pay closing costs a second time, this could save someone hundreds of thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. Furthermore, those who want to pay off their…
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13
May
By Todd Grey
Mortgage, ,

How To Pay Off Your Mortgage Early: 4 Methods That Work

While a mortgage is a necessity for many people who have the dream of owning a home, it is also a form of debt. Most people do not like owing money to someone else. Therefore, homeowners might be looking for ways to pay off their mortgage early. The reality is that people are charged interest for having a mortgage. If a mortgage is paid off early, this is less money than the bank will take and more money in the pockets of homeowners. There are a few methods people can use to pay off their mortgage early. Make Extra Payments…
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