Mortgages

Does Student Loan Debt Affect Your Ability to Get a Mortgage?

2022-05-23T18:43:04-04:00July 21st, 2021|Categories: Buyers, Mortgages, Tips, Life Hacks & How-to|Tags: , , , , , , |

Millions of Americans have student loan debt – but is it possible to get a mortgage when you have this type of debt? This guide explains. Does Student Loan Debt Affect Your Ability to Get a Mortgage? There are a few ways that having student loan debt can affect your ability to get a mortgage, but it’s still completely possible to do so. Maryland's SmartBuy

Can You Buy a FSBO if You Have a Real Estate Agent?

2022-05-23T18:43:04-04:00July 6th, 2021|Categories: Buyers, Mortgages, Tips, Life Hacks & How-to|Tags: , , , |

If you’re looking for a home for sale in Baltimore County or Howard County and find one that’s listed as “for sale by owner,” can you buy it when you’re already working with a real estate agent? This guide explains. Can You Buy a FSBO if You Have a Real Estate Agent? You absolutely can buy a FSBO if you have a real estate agent

ARMs vs. Fixed-Rate Mortgages: Which is Right for You?

2022-05-23T18:43:04-04:00June 21st, 2021|Categories: Buyers, Mortgages, Tips, Life Hacks & How-to|Tags: , , |

When you’re buying a home for sale in Baltimore County or Howard County, you have plenty of mortgage options – and among them are the two main types: adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, and fixed-rate mortgages. So what’s better? This guide explains both so you can make the right choice for your financial future. ARMs vs. Fixed-Rate Mortgages: Which is Right for You? First things first:

Why You Should Get Preapproved for a Mortgage Before You Start Your House-Hunt

2022-05-23T18:43:05-04:00May 13th, 2021|Categories: Buyers, Mortgages, Tips, Life Hacks & How-to|Tags: , , , , , |

If you’re like many people, you’re excited about the prospect of house-hunting in Baltimore County or Howard County. Your dream home may be around the next corner – who wouldn’t be excited about that? But before you get click-happy and start ranking the homes you see online, you should take a few minutes to get preapproved for a mortgage with a lender. Here’s why. Why

3 Big Benefits of Using a VA Loan to Buy Your Next Home in Baltimore County

2022-05-23T18:43:05-04:00March 29th, 2021|Categories: Buyers, Military Homebuyers, Mortgages|Tags: , , |

If you’re like many honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, you’re eligible for a VA loan – but should you use this free (and well-deserved) benefit? Here’s what you need to know. 3 Big Benefits of Using a VA Loan to Buy Your Next Home in Baltimore County A VA loan comes with a wide range of benefits for homebuyers, whether you’re looking

First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Maryland

2022-05-23T18:43:06-04:00June 20th, 2020|Categories: Buyers, Mortgages, Tips, Life Hacks & How-to|Tags: , , , , |

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The Complete Guide to Private Mortgage Insurance

2022-05-23T18:43:06-04:00May 20th, 2020|Categories: Buyers, Insurance, Mortgages, Tips, Life Hacks & How-to|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.4.6" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0" custom_css_before="h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {|| font-family: 'poppins',Helvetica,Arial,Lucida,sans-serif;||}||"]When you buy a home, whether it’s in Ellicott City, Catonsville or anywhere else, your lender will most likely want you to come up with 20 percent of the home’s purchase price as a down payment. If you

What is an Earnest Money Deposit When You Buy a Home for Sale in Ellicott City (or Elsewhere in Maryland)?

2022-05-23T18:43:06-04:00May 6th, 2020|Categories: Buyers, Mortgages, Tips, Life Hacks & How-to|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

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VA Loans: Buying a Home in Catonsville

2022-05-23T18:43:06-04:00April 13th, 2020|Categories: Buyers, Mortgages, Tips, Life Hacks & How-to|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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10 Most Common Problems when Closing on a House

2022-05-23T18:43:07-04:00December 16th, 2019|Categories: Buyers, Mortgages, Sellers, Tips, Life Hacks & How-to|Tags: , , , |

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.0.7" text_font="|300|||||||" header_2_text_color="#0c71c3" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"]Buying a house is one of the most important moments in a person’s life but there can arise problems when closing on a house. From the outside looking in, it seems like a simple procedure. Houses get listed on the market, you shop around, fall in

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