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Will Pre-Approval for a Mortgage Hurt My Credit Score?

June 9, 2023 by Michael Addison

Obtaining a pre-approval for a mortgage is an important step when you're planning to buy a home. It gives you an idea of how much you can afford, helps streamline the home-buying process, and strengthens your position as a serious buyer. However, many people worry that the pre-approval process might negatively impact their credit score. In this blog post, we'll dive into the details to determine whether or not a pre-approval for a mortgage will hurt your credit. Understanding Credit Inquiries To understand how pre-approval affects your credit, we need to discuss credit inquiries. When you apply for credit, such as a loan or credit card, the lender typically pulls your credit report to assess … [Read more...]

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Will Pre-Approval for a Mortgage Hurt My Credit Score?

June 9, 2023 by Michael Addison

Obtaining a pre-approval for a mortgage is an important step when you're planning to buy a home. It gives you an idea of how much you can afford, helps streamline the home-buying process, and strengthens your position as a serious buyer. However, many people worry that the pre-approval process might negatively impact their credit score. In this blog post, we'll dive into the details to determine whether or not a pre-approval for a mortgage will hurt your credit. Understanding Credit Inquiries To understand how pre-approval affects your credit, we need to discuss credit inquiries. When you apply for credit, such as a loan or credit card, the lender typically pulls your credit report to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Credit Score, Mortgage, Pre-Approval

What You Need To Know About Your Home Appraisal And Your Mortgage

June 7, 2023 by Michael Addison

When buying a home, there are certain steps a buyer should go through before the home sale is official. First the buyer makes the offer, then the offer is accepted. Next the buyer schedules the inspection and home appraisal. Finally, everyone is ready for closing. It’s easy to overlook the impact of some of these steps, but when it comes to a mortgage, the home appraisal is actually quite important. Banks want to see that they are lending money for an investment that is worthwhile, so that appraisal is a crucial step to getting financing. Here is what buyers need to know about how the appraisal could affect their mortgages. Understanding The Home Appraisal Process The home appraisal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Appraisal, Mortgage, Value

Most Renters Are Paying Far More Than Their Landlord’s Mortgage

June 6, 2023 by Michael Addison

It is not uncommon for renters to pay more in rent than their landlord's mortgage payment. This is because landlords are typically looking to make a profit on their rental properties, and they will often set their rent prices based on market rates rather than the cost of their mortgage. There are several reasons why renters often pay more than a mortgage payment: Renters are not building equity: When you make a mortgage payment, you are building equity in your home. Equity is the value of your home that you actually own. As you pay down your mortgage, you own more and more of your home. Renters, on the other hand, are not building equity in their homes. They are simply paying for the use of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Mortgage Payment, Renting

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