As you get into the mortgage application process, you may hear your lender use the term “cash to close.” What’s the difference between this phrase and closing costs? What does “Cash to Close” mean? Also called “funds to close,” cash to close denotes the
Mar 28, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
If you are ready to buy a home, you have probably wondered what type of loan you should choose. FHA loans, sponsored by the Federal Housing Administration are excellent mortgages that offer low down payments and easier credit standards. Before you make yo
Mar 23, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
During the mortgage application process, you will receive a very important document called the Loan Estimate (LE). This three-page form will provide you with detailed information about your proposed mortgage. Here’s what you need to know to effectively ma
Mar 21, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
In today’s real estate market with rising interest rates and high home prices, potential homebuyers are looking in every direction for ways to make home ownership more affordable. One option might be to utilize an adjustable-rate mortgage loan. These offe
Mar 16, 2023 | Interest Rates
When you buy a home or refinance your mortgage, you should expect to pay closing costs. What are these fees and what is it you are paying for? Closing Costs Defined Closing costs are charges for basically all the services it takes to put together a mort
Mar 14, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
If you’ve been dreaming about buying that property at your favorite vacation spot but not sure how you’d ever save up for it, there may be an option you haven’t considered: using the equity from your current home to pay for the vacation home with a home e
Mar 09, 2023 | Purchasing a Home