If you are starting the homebuying process, you may have heard that you should get a mortgage pre-approval, not a prequalification. And yet, mortgage prequalification wouldn’t exist if they didn’t serve a purpose. They simply serve a different
Jun 01, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
One of the things you’ll pay for when getting a mortgage loan is an origination fee. Here’s what you need to know about origination fees and why you pay them. What Is a Mortgage Loan Origination Fee? Origination means to create, so the loan or
May 30, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
There are plenty of fees to pay when you get a new mortgage loan. While there is no way to get around these costs, you may be able to avoid paying them upfront with a “no fee loan.” What Are Traditional Fees? With a standard home loan, borrowe
May 25, 2023 |
In today’s rising interest rate climate, many potential homebuyers are looking for ways to save on a home purchase. One of the best proactive things you can do is to improve your credit score as much as possible before applying for a mortgage loan.
May 23, 2023 |
While taking on a mortgage for the first time may feel like the scariest decision of your life, after you get comfortable with homeownership and paying a mortgage, you may decide at some point that you’d like to take out an additional loan for anoth
May 18, 2023 |
Lenders often require borrowers to pay for private mortgage insurance (PMI) on top of their mortgage loan. PMI is a type of insurance that actually protects the lender, not the borrower, against default and loss. If the borrower contributes less than a 20
May 16, 2023 |