Mortgages - What you need to know!

This first time home buyer flowchart helps to demystify the home buying process.  From establishing affordability, to credit scores, down payment information, and the proper documents you need.  You might notice this is from another lender, but the information is the same for all lenders and for soon to be home buyers.If you have any questions at all give me a call.

With home prices on the rise and for-sale homes in short supply in some markets, it's no wonder home buyers are looking for an edge. Some think that making an offer through the seller's agent, rather than their own buyer's agent, will save them money and provide an advantage amongst multiple offers. The answer isn't exactly clear since there are both pros and cons to purchasing a home through the seller's agent. Reduced commission? Maybe. Some listing agents will indeed give the seller a break on their commission if there is no buyer's agent, but that's not automatic. Rather, it's solely up to the agent to decide. Some listing agents -- not all, but some -- will offer a discount to the seller if they find their own buyer. In that case, a seller might say, 'I have these (two offers) and one is from my listing agent and one is from a buyer's agent, so instantly, I save maybe 1 percent. That does happen. Sometimes, not all the time. Most agents unde...

For potential homeowners, especially first-time buyers, deciding what loan to choose can make all the difference in securing a mortgage. This page describes two of the most popular loan types: conventional mortgage loans and FHA mortgage loans. To determine which loan best suits your circumstances, take some time to consider the pros and cons of each and make an educated decision. The Differences between FHA vs. Conventional The differences between an FHA loan and a Conventional loan are many, but the differences in value are subjective. FHA home loans are for those with low credit scores and in need of down payment assistance Conventional home loans are for those with a credit score over 720 and over 20% for down payment FHA Loan Advantages Low Down Payments (3.5% minimum) Low minimum Credit Score (500) New High Loan Limit ($729,750, but determined by county limit) Easy Streamline Refinancing Available Easier Qualification Guidelines Government Provided Down P...