mortgage

Tackling Raising Interest Rates with Debt Consolidation

On today’s episode, we are going to discuss the value of debt consolidation and how it might be a good alternative to traditional refinancing. Rates are definitely higher than they were in 2021. So naturally, refinancing is starting to slow down. But at the same time house values are skyrocketing. In some cases, this equity…

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Ep 8: True or False? Renting Costs Less Than Owning a Home

Spring is just around the corner and many people are starting to get pre-approved for the busy season. There is a lot of questions that come up during the home buying process. So, on today’s episode, we are going to play a fun round of true or false with some mortgage and refinancing topics. “It’s…

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Ep 7: All About Credit – Part 2

How do lenders analyze credit for couples? Does a Co-signer help with credit? You’ve probably heard about the difference between a soft credit hit and a hard credit hit. Whenever you get pre-approved for a home, it’s a hard credit check. But this is different than an auto loan or student loan. There’s no way…

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Ep 6: All About Credit – Part 1

A lot of people have questions about credit when it comes to buying a home. On today’s episode, we’ll explore some common questions, concerns, and misconceptions about credit. How does a credit score directly impact your ability to obtain a mortgage? If it’s too low you may not qualify for a mortgage loan. Having a…

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Ep 5: Market Updates – Cooldowns, Interest Rates, and More

What do you need to know about the current real estate market? It doesn’t seem that the market is cooling down just yet. We are still seeing bidding wars and multiple offers. While it may not be as intense in the market as it was a few months ago, you still need to be creative…

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Ep 4: Mortgage Mythbusting – What’s True and What Is a Myth?

What’s true and what’s a myth when it comes to home buying and mortgages? On today’s episode, Bill is going to play myth-buster as we go through 7 different statements. Is it true you need to put 20% down? Does your down payment cover closing costs? While you don’t necessarily need to put all 20%…

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Ep 3: First Time Homebuyer Mistakes

Being a first-time homebuyer can be an overwhelming and confusing process. So, on today’s episode, we will go over some first-time homebuyer mistakes. Now, these are not mistakes exclusively made by first-time buyers alone, they could happen to people buying their second or third home as well. Do you know how much house you can…

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Ep 2: Refinancing Your Home Loan 101

In 2020 and 2021, you’ve probably heard a lot about refinancing. So, what does it actually mean to refinance your home loan? How can it help you and what are the qualifications? On today’s episode, Bill is going to discuss refinancing and its implications. Whether you are looking for a lower interest rate or a…

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Ep 1: Get to Know our Host Bill Litton

If you have questions about the mortgage process of buying a home or the ins and outs of refinancing then this is the show for you. Join LendUS® Regional President Bill Litton as he breaks down key lending terms, answers listener questions, and provides you with tons of tips and education about the mortgage world….

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