First-Time Home-Buyers – Things to Know
First-Time Home Buyers – Things to Know Picture credited to https://www.eemortgagebroker.com.au/ Listen Buying a home is a major milestone in one’s life, but it can also be an intimidating experience, especially for first-time home buyers. With so many factors to consider, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and confused about where to start. However, with the right […]
Buying a Home with Financing, Today
Here is some insight to help you when buying a home with financing today. The real estate market since at least last year ago has become a buyers’ market. Not just a regular buyers’ market but a cash buyers’ market. This is causing a large pool of buyers that want to buy a home but […]
Debt-to-Income Ratios
A debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is the relation of how much debt you have vs your total household income as a percentage. A lower percentage rate reflects that you are a stronger borrower versus the opposite. Lenders and creditors review your debt to income ratio as a measure of your ability to manage your monthly debts. KEYNOTES […]
Conventional or FHA and the First-Time Home Buyer
It’s a common debate when considering a first-time homebuyer program. Everyone wants to know what’s better, a conventional mortgage or FHA loan for a first-time homebuyer? While it sounds like it should be a cut-and-dry answer, neither the conventional nor FHA requirements state you must be a first-time homebuyer. There are variations of these loans […]
Mortgage Lender vs Mortgage Broker
When you’re shopping for a mortgage, you have two options – a mortgage lender or a mortgage broker. While the end result is the same for both – “financing your home purchase or refinance”, the similarities end there. You’ll get much more personalized service, greater options, and save more money using a mortgage broker than […]
What Is The Debt-To-Income Ratio (DTI)?
Measuring your existing debts against your existing income is one part of a lender’s required assessment of your ability to repay a loan. Like the video says: ‘debts are existing financial commitments; a car payment is a debt a grocery bill is not. To calculate your debt-to-income ratio add up your monthly debt payments and […]
Are Any Lenders Exempt From Ability-To-Repay Rules?
This video explains that some specific kinds of lending organizations are exempt from the ability-to-repay laws enacted in 2014. These include: Community Development Financial Institutions Community Housing Development Organizations, or Downpayment Assistance Providers, and State Housing Finance Agencies In addition, small nonprofit organizations that make relatively few home loans, and loans made under Federal programs […]
Can I Remove PMI From My Loan?
Private Mortgage Insurance can add hundreds of dollars per year to mortgage rates so it’s worth learning when you are eligible ‘to cancel – so watch this video! For loans closed after July 29, 1999 Private Mortgage Insurance – PMI – can be removed automatically, or by request. Provided your monthly payments are up-to-date your […]
What Is An Appraisal?
Every house is unique; appraisers are trained and licensed for expertise in putting a value on properties. Appraisers don’t work for the buyer or the seller; ‘their primary mission is actually to protect the lender who’s risking money against the home’s value. Appraisers have to weigh factors about the property and location – including size, […]
What Steps Need To Be Taken To Secure A Loan?
You’ll see some pictures in this video to help you remember later, but the first step in securing a loan is to complete a loan application. To do so, you’ll need the following information. Pay stubs for the past 2-3 months. W-2 forms for the past 2 years. Information on long-term debts. Recent bank statements […]