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White Lies That Could Make It Harder To Buy A Home

March 31, 2023 by Michael Addison

Right now, the real estate market is very competitive, and you might be tempted to use a few white lies to make your offer seem more competitive. No matter how much you want to purchase a home, you need to make sure you are completely honest and open when you go through the process from start to finish. What or a few examples of common white lies that people tell that could jeopardize your application or your mortgage as a whole? Lying About Your Primary Residence If you plan on living in the house full-time, make sure you say so. You might get a lower interest rate if you tell the lender you are going to use the house as your primary residence. On the other hand, if you plan on renting out … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Application, Honesty, Mortgage

Rebuilding Costs: Rethinking How Much Homeowners Insurance You Really Need

March 30, 2023 by Michael Addison

Buying a home comes with numerous financial planning obligations. It's far from a turn-key operation and one of the significant challenges involves developing a working knowledge about things often outside your area of expertise. For example, working as an educator, police officer, investment banker or office staffer does not necessarily make you an expert about home repairs or insurance coverage. Yet, the average homeowner is tasked with carrying a certain level of homeowners insurance coverage without a strong working knowledge. Many homeowners just purchase enough insurance to cover the purchase price or take the advice of others. Both of those methods could prove wildly deficient. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Homeowners Insurance, Mortgage, Rebuilding

An Overview Of A Wrap-Around Mortgage: What To Know

March 28, 2023 by Michael Addison

Are you having a difficult time qualifying for a traditional mortgage in the current market? If so, there are other options available, and a lack of financing can frustrate not only the buyer but the seller as well. For example, one option that you may have heard about is called a wrap-around mortgage. The entire goal of this mortgage is to help the buyer get financing to purchase the house while making sure the seller still turns a profit. What do you need to know about a wrap-around mortgage?  What is A Wrap-Around Mortgage? A wrap-around mortgage is a specific type of home loan that allows the seller to hang on to the mortgage they have in place as the buyer takes out a new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Loan Approval, Mortgage, Wrap Around Mortgage

Mortgage Interest Rate Versus APR: What To Know

March 23, 2023 by Michael Addison

When you go through the process of applying for a mortgage, you need to make sure you understand all of the terms on the page. Two of the most common numbers you will come across include the mortgage rate and the APR. Many people associate both of these numbers with interest rates, but you will probably notice that they are not quite the same. What are the differences between these two numbers, and how are they going to impact your mortgage loan? The Mortgage Interest Rate The first number you are probably going to look at is the mortgage interest rate. This reflects the additional money that you will be charged over the life of the mortgage. For example, if you take out a loan for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: APR, Mortgage, Mortgage Rates

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