The Dos and Don'ts of the Mortgage Process
The Dos and Don'ts of the Mortgage Process
The mortgage process can be stressful … we know. Bank statements, credit scores, interest rates, loan estimates, closing disclosures, and more can really bog you down during the homebuying journey. That’s why we’re offering you a quick list of do’s and don’ts to help you cut through the noise and create a speedy mortgage process so you can focus on the fun stuff: finding your dream home!
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The mortgage process can be stressful … we know. Bank statements, credit scores, interest rates, loan estimates, closing disclosures, and more can really bog you down during the homebuying journey. That’s why we’re offering you a quick list of do’s and don’ts to help you cut through the noise and create a speedy mortgage process so you can focus on the fun stuff: finding your dream home!
The mortgage process can be stressful … we know. Bank statements, credit scores, interest rates, loan estimates, closing disclosures, and more can really bog you down during the homebuying journey. That’s why we’re offering you a quick list of do’s and don’ts to help you cut through the noise and create a speedy mortgage process so you can focus on the fun stuff: finding your dream home!
The Dos and Don'ts While Waiting for Closing Day Blog posted On June 01, 2022
Your offer on your dream home has finally been accepted – but your work isn’t finished just yet. While it may be tempting to start purchasing new furniture and décor, it’s crucial to monitor your spending until your loan is fully approved. There are other financial aspects you will want to be aware of before you close. Below are six tips on what to do and what not to do while waiting f...
The Dos and Don'ts While Waiting for Closing Day Blog posted On June 01, 2022
Your offer on your dream home has finally been accepted – but your work isn’t finished just yet. While it may be tempting to start purchasing new furniture and décor, it’s crucial to monitor your spending until your loan is fully approved. There are other financial aspects you will want to be aware of before you close. Below are six tips on what to do and what not to do while waiting f...
The first time buying a home can appear daunting - it may be the most expensive and emotionally laden buying of your life. Even during a pandemic, you can obtain the keys to your dream home with proper research and determination. Realiff will assist you on your way to becoming a homeowner. Is today a good time to step into the market for buying a home?Both yes and no. Mortgage rates hit a new low in early 2021 but rose in 2022. Meanwhile, high demand for properties drove up prices, frustrating ...
The first time buying a home can appear daunting - it may be the most expensive and emotionally laden buying of your life. Even during a pandemic, you can obtain the keys to your dream home with proper research and determination. Realiff will assist you on your way to becoming a homeowner. Is today a good time to step into the market for buying a home?Both yes and no. Mortgage rates hit a new low in early 2021 but rose in 2022. Meanwhile, high demand for properties drove up prices, frustrating ...
Original Publish Date: Jan 14, 2020 You’ve found your dream home. Your 10+ year plan. The space you see your family living for the foreseeable future. So how do you sell your first home, and buy that special place all at once? Selling and buying a home at the same time might seem overwhelming, but it’s doable. To make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible, you’ll need to focus on three key areas:
Team
Finances
Timelines and expectations
Build Your Dream Team During your home ...
Original Publish Date: Jan 14, 2020 You’ve found your dream home. Your 10+ year plan. The space you see your family living for the foreseeable future. So how do you sell your first home, and buy that special place all at once? Selling and buying a home at the same time might seem overwhelming, but it’s doable. To make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible, you’ll need to focus on three key areas:
Team
Finances
Timelines and expectations
Build Your Dream Team During your home ...
If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, chances are you’re focusing on the many extraordinary ways it’ll change your life. But do you know it has a large impact on your community too?
To measure that impact, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases a report each year to highlight just how much economic activity a home sale generates. The chart below shows how the sale of both a newly built home and an existing home impact the economy:
As the visual shows, ...
If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, chances are you’re focusing on the many extraordinary ways it’ll change your life. But do you know it has a large impact on your community too?
To measure that impact, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases a report each year to highlight just how much economic activity a home sale generates. The chart below shows how the sale of both a newly built home and an existing home impact the economy:
As the visual shows, ...
Buying a home 🧐 is an exciting milestone, but the process itself can take a significant amount of time. Both the amount of time consumed to find a home and the amount it will cost can be impacted by a variety of factors, including your own financial status, the conditions of the housing market, and the state of the economy in the area.You will be better equipped to handle the home buying process as quickly and easily as possible the more you learn about the various procedures involved in purc...
Buying a home 🧐 is an exciting milestone, but the process itself can take a significant amount of time. Both the amount of time consumed to find a home and the amount it will cost can be impacted by a variety of factors, including your own financial status, the conditions of the housing market, and the state of the economy in the area.You will be better equipped to handle the home buying process as quickly and easily as possible the more you learn about the various procedures involved in purc...
When buying a new home, there are a number of costs to consider,
including movers' expenses,
taxes, insurance, your deposit, and solicitor fees.
1. Significant up-front costs
Make sure you have enough money set out to handle all of the
initial expenses.
These are some of them:
Fees for Stamp Duty
Deposit
Valuation fee
Fee for a surveyor
Fees for legal
Fee for electronic transfers
Fee charged by a real estate agent
Costs of removal
2. Fees associated with mortgages
3. Ongoing fees
R...
When buying a new home, there are a number of costs to consider,
including movers' expenses,
taxes, insurance, your deposit, and solicitor fees.
1. Significant up-front costs
Make sure you have enough money set out to handle all of the
initial expenses.
These are some of them:
Fees for Stamp Duty
Deposit
Valuation fee
Fee for a surveyor
Fees for legal
Fee for electronic transfers
Fee charged by a real estate agent
Costs of removal
2. Fees associated with mortgages
3. Ongoing fees
R...
Can you buy a home without a buyer’s agent? Of course you can. Just like you can sell a home without a seller’s agent. Here’s the deal, though: Those decisions tend to cost you time, energy and, most of all, money!
Can you buy a home without a buyer’s agent? Of course you can. Just like you can sell a home without a seller’s agent. Here’s the deal, though: Those decisions tend to cost you time, energy and, most of all, money!
It’s easy to get tunnel vision when you’re building a new home and it’s nearing completion. You can practically feel that beautiful wooden banister and picture your shoe collection in that marvelous walk-in closet. These visions keep you going when your home is being built, but before you pack up those shoes, you want to make sure you understand the loan process, especially how your permanent loan finalizes.
It’s easy to get tunnel vision when you’re building a new home and it’s nearing completion. You can practically feel that beautiful wooden banister and picture your shoe collection in that marvelous walk-in closet. These visions keep you going when your home is being built, but before you pack up those shoes, you want to make sure you understand the loan process, especially how your permanent loan finalizes.
Planning to purchase a home or refinance an existing one? If you served in the military or you’re a surviving spouse, then a VA home loan may be an option worth considering. However, you must meet requirements set by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as well as lender credit and income conditions to... View Article
Planning to purchase a home or refinance an existing one? If you served in the military or you’re a surviving spouse, then a VA home loan may be an option worth considering. However, you must meet requirements set by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as well as lender credit and income conditions to... View Article