What is an Assumable Mortgage?
There are many ways to structure a loan for buying a home. One lesser-known way is with an assumable mortgage. Here’s what that means and how it works: What is an Assumable Mortgage? An assumable mortgage is a home loan where the buyer legally takes over
Apr 18, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
What is Mortgage PITI?
As you go through the mortgage process, you may encounter the acronym PITI in some of your documents. No, this does not mean your mortgage company is taking “pity” on you and giving you a discount. It is simply a term that includes all the components (pri
Apr 13, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
What do Appraisers Consider When Valuing a House?
As you begin the process to get a new mortgage, whether for a home purchase or a refinance loan, your lender will order an appraisal for the property to determine how much it is worth. That valuation will play a large part in your overall mortgage plan. I
Apr 11, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
Should You Stay in Your Home Or Rent in Retirement?
Your home is probably one of your most valuable assets, especially if you’ve been there for many years. As you near retirement age, you may ask yourself, would it be better to stay in my house as long as possible or to sell it and rent once I retire? The
Apr 06, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
Should You Help Your Kids Pay for Their Mortgage?
According to a recent survey, almost a quarter of millennials and Gen Z homeowners said their parents had given them money in the past year to help with a rent or mortgage payment. That’s not hard to understand considering how much skyrocketing inflation
Apr 04, 2023 |
How to Buy a Vacation Home in 5 Steps
Buying a vacation home can be a great way to spend time in the place you love and save money over time on lodging fees. Here are 5 important steps to buying that dream property by the seaside or in the mountains. Determine the Function of the Vacation H
Mar 30, 2023 | Purchasing a Home