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What are the Major Costs of Owning a Home?

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Buying a home means more than making sure you can pay the mortgage payment. There are many costs you must consider before you purchase a home. Talking with the current owners can help give you an idea of the average cost of a particular home, but we will discuss in general the factors you should consider. Get Matched with a Lender, Click Here. Real Estate Taxes First, let’s … [Read more...] about What are the Major Costs of Owning a Home?

Is the Home Sale Price a Public Record?

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The home sale price of various homes can give you a lot of information. Whether you are in the market to buy in the area or you want to know the value in your current area, finding out home sales prices can be a valuable resource. Looking for Current Mortgage Interest Rates? Click Here. Luckily, the home sale prices are public record. How you access those records may differ … [Read more...] about Is the Home Sale Price a Public Record?

Refinancing Your Second Mortgage

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Refinancing becomes a little more complicated when you have a second mortgage. With just a first mortgage, you pay off the first mortgage and take on a new one. It is not that simple when you have a 2nd mortgage there. That second mortgage actually takes first lien position when you pay off your first mortgage. It does not matter that you are taking out another loan in the … [Read more...] about Refinancing Your Second Mortgage

What’s the Lowest Credit Score Allowed on an FHA Loan?

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The FHA loan makes it easy for borrowers to secure funding even if they don’t have perfect credit. Unlike the conventional loan program, which requires at least a credit score of 680, you can get an FHA loan with a much lower credit score. Just how low can your credit score get for you to qualify? Looking for Current Mortgage Interest Rates? Click Here. The Minimum FHA Credit … [Read more...] about What’s the Lowest Credit Score Allowed on an FHA Loan?

The Top Reasons You Should Buy Less Home Than you Qualify For

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You got your loan preapproval and you can’t believe how much you can borrow! You are already dreaming of the perfect house that you are going to buy – you have it all pictured now. Before you do, you may want to consider buying less home than you can afford. We know that sounds like we are crushing your dreams, but there are some valid reasons you should use this … [Read more...] about The Top Reasons You Should Buy Less Home Than you Qualify For