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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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