Renting vs Buying A Home
While there are several biased sources that can make arguments for or against owning a home, we've found that most home buyers base their…
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What Do Appraisers Look For When Determining A Property’s Value?
The appraiser actually already has a good idea of the property's value by the time they have scheduled an appointment to stop by the…
Read MoreGuidelines Changing for Free Credit Reports – Texas
As part of the new CARD Act of 2009, companies advertising free credit reports in Texas are now required to clearly disclose that what's…
Read More8 Questions Your Lender Should Answer About Mortgage Rates
Since mortgage rates can change several times a day, the following questions will help determine whether or not your lender truly knows what to…
Read MoreSeven Things Your Agent Should Know About Your Mortgage Approval
While many experienced real estate agents have a general understanding of the mortgage approval process, there are a few important details that frequently get…
Read MoreRefinancing Using VA Benefits
VA mortgage loans can be refinanced much like a traditional conventional loan allowing the home owner to take advantage of lower interest rates that…
Read MoreVA Home Loan Purchase Process
Purchasing a home using your VA benefits is an amazing way to get into a new home with no down payment requried and a…
Read MoreTen Credit Do’s and Don’ts To Bear In Mind Prior To Getting Your Mortgage Loan
Simple, the underwriter pulls an updated credit report to verify that there hasn't been any new activity since original approval was issued, and the…
Read MoreHow To Determine VA Mortgage Eligibility
Honorably discharged veterans during World War II and later are eligible for VA loan benefits. Veterans with at least 90 days of service and…
Read MoreWhat is a VA Mortgage Loan?
A VA (Veterans Administration) guaranteed home loan is one of the only loan program available that offers 100% financing of the purchase of the…
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