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How To Handle Your Mortgage In a Divorce

How To Handle Your Mortgage In a Divorce

Among the many decisions to be made during a divorce is what to do with the house. There are three main mortgage options for splitting partners: selling, refinancing, or buying the other person out. Sell the House If the parties intend to split the value

Aug 24, 2023 |

Get a Mortgage even if You Just Started a New Job

Get a Mortgage even if You Just Started a New Job

One of the things lenders look for in a good mortgage application is a minimum of two-years of solid work employment history. They want to have confidence that the borrower has a steady, reliable source of income to pay for the loan. Does this mean you ca

Aug 22, 2023 | Purchasing a Home

How To Refinance into a VA Loan

How To Refinance into a VA Loan

VA loans, mortgages designed for active or veteran military members, have some of the best terms in the market. If you have a conventional mortgage but qualify for a VA loan, you may want to consider refinancing to take advantage of the many rates and ter

Aug 17, 2023 | VA Loans

Does the VA Offer Reverse Mortgages?

Does the VA Offer Reverse Mortgages?

If you are a veteran and looking for ways to tap your equity in retirement, you may be wondering about the possibility of using a reverse mortgage. Is a reverse mortgage right for you and does the VA offer them? What is a Reverse Mortgage? A reverse mortg

Aug 15, 2023 | VA Loans Reverse Mortgage

How to Read a Closing Disclosure, Page By Page

How to Read a Closing Disclosure, Page By Page

As you finalize your mortgage loan, your lender will give you a document called the closing disclosure. It contains lots of important information about your loan that you need to review and sign off on before you start your new mortgage. Although the page

Aug 10, 2023 | Purchasing a Home

How Do VA Loan Rates Compare to Other Loans?

How Do VA Loan Rates Compare to Other Loans?

If you are an active-duty or veteran military service person, VA home loans are an incredible home loan option; the fees are low, no down payment is required, and there is technically no minimum credit score bar to clear. In fact, 90% of VA loans are made

Aug 08, 2023 | VA Loans