Mortgage

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

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

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

Preapproval vs. Prequalification

2022-05-23T18:43:08-04:00May 5th, 2019|Categories: Mortgages|Tags: , , , , |

When you're buying a home for sale in Ellicott City or one of the nearby cities, your real estate agent will likely tell you that you need preapproval from a lender. But how is preapproval different from prequalification, and why do you need it? Preapproval vs. Prequalification Preapproval is a process you have to go through with a lender. It requires you to submit documents

What is Debt-to-Income Ratio When You Buy a Home in Ellicott City?

2022-05-23T18:43:08-04:00April 21st, 2019|Categories: Buyers, Mortgages|Tags: , , , , , |

When you buy a home in Ellicott City, Columbia, Catonsville or elsewhere, you'll most likely need a mortgage - and that means a lender will look at your debt-to-income ratio, or DTI. But what is debt-to-income ratio, and how will it affect your home purchase? What is Debt-to-Income Ratio When You Buy a Home in Ellicott City? Your debt-to-income ratio is the ratio of how

What Paperwork Do You Need to Get a Home Loan in Ellicott City?

2022-05-23T18:43:08-04:00April 5th, 2019|Categories: Buyers, Mortgages|Tags: , , , , |

If you're buying a home for sale in Ellicott City, your lender will want plenty of paperwork to back up your financial claims and make a lending decision. You'll have to have everything ready when your lender needs it, too, because if you don't, you could delay your closing and have to wait even longer to get into the home of your dreams. Related: Mortgage

What Are Closing Costs?

2022-05-23T18:43:08-04:00April 3rd, 2019|Categories: Buyers, Mortgages|Tags: , , |

When you buy a home in Ellicott City, Columbia, Catonsville or elsewhere, one of the sums of money you'll most likely have to come up with will go toward your closing costs. But what are closing costs, and how much will you have to pay for them? What Are Closing Costs? Closing costs are fees you have to pay to your lender and to other

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