mortgage

Ep 19: Services for First-Time Homebuyer

On this episode, Bill Litton will take you through the different services his team at CrossCountry Mortgage offer first-time homebuyers. About a third of the people we work with are doing this for the first time so we have a great idea of the needs you’ll be facing.

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Ep 18: 6 Reasons to Buy a Home

A lot of people are worried that the housing market has been slowing down. But houses are still selling quickly and the market is still very strong. Rates are higher, but it still makes sense to buy.

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Ep 17: Mailbag – Closing Costs, Down Payments, and More

Let’s open up the mailbag on today’s show to answer some questions we have from potential home buyers in this high-interest rate market.

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Ep 16: What to Consider in This New Higher Rate Market

Interest rates are rising and it seems likely that they will continue to do so. Historically, rates are still not bad. But a jump from 2.5% to 6% is a big jump and it’s changing the housing market and the trends we are seeing. With inflation still very high, we should expect to see these…

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Ep 15: Mailbag – Inheriting a Mortgage, Home Improvements, and More

With various changes in the market, many listeners have questions about the mortgage process and what they should expect in the coming weeks and months. On today’s episode, we’ll break down each question and the vital things you need to consider when looking for your next home. What you’ll learn on this episode: Sean is…

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Ep 14: 2022 Issues and Mortgage Rate Increases

Interest rates for mortgages have crept over 6% and it’s been the big story as we head into the summer. Anyone looking to buy or sell a home right now is probably wondering what these rate hikes will mean for the real estate market that’s been going strong for some time. We’ll get Bill’s thoughts…

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Ep 12: Mailbag – Second Mortgages, Home Equity Loans, and More

We are opening up the mailbag today to answer some listener questions about the mortgages and refinancing. Alice asks whether there is a difference between getting a mortgage for one home versus a second home? They are going to look at a lot of the same things: income, credit, and debt ratio. But you want…

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Ep 11: Agree or Disagree – Mortgage Frustrations From A Buyer’s Perspective

A lot of people out there don’t know much about the mortgage process, which can lead to frustration once you are looking for a home. On today’s episode, we are going to break down a recent article by Architectural Digest, What No One Tells You About a Mortgage, and see whether Bill agrees or disagrees…

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Ep 10: The Resurgence of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

With inventory still low, the market is still rough out there for buyers. At the same time, interest rates are rising with inflation proving to be a bigger issue than anticipated. On today’s episode, we are going to discuss a CBS article that relates to some of these issues. With rising interest rates are borrowers…

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Ep 9: Top 7 Mortgage Tips

What should future home buyers know? On today’s episode, we discuss the top 7 mortgage tips out there and how they apply to the home buying process. Don’t let a non-exceptional credit score prevent you from applying for a mortgage. Even with a perfect score, you may be facing higher interest rates in the near…

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