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A Guide to Buying a Home in Retirement
Is Your Mortgage Payment Too High? Here’s How to Lower It
FHA Compensating Factors: Strengthening Your Loan Application
Merry Christmas
Using a HELOC to Pay Off Credit Card Debt: Is It Right for You?
Starter Home vs. Forever Home: Making the Right Choice
Buying a Property with Existing Tenants
VA Housing Grants for Disabled Veterans: Adapting Homes for Independence
Joint VA Loans: Combining Forces for Homeownership
Will Home Prices Drop? Understanding Real Estate Market Trends
Happy Veterans Day!
Is a 30-Year Mortgage Right for You?
Happy Halloween!
Is Now the Right Time for a Home Equity Line of Credit?
The First-Time Homebuyer's Complete Guide
Understanding Mortgage Closing Costs
VA Loans: Your Qualification Guide
A Mortgage Tax Credit That Could Save You $2,000 a Year
Does Refinancing your Mortgage Make Sense?
Why Buying a Duplex Makes Financial Sense
The Mortgage Spread is Shrinking
Tips to Get a Lower Rate on a VA Loan
Force-Placed Insurance: The Costly Mistake Every Homeowner Should Avoid
Is it Better to Buy or Rent?
Learn More about Home Renovation Loans
Explaining the Mortgage Contingency Clause
The Changing Tides of the Housing Market
Dreaming of Your Own Slice of Paradise? Vacation Home Buying Considerations
A Guide to Using a Home Equity Loan for an Investment Property
Why Some Veterans Choose Conventional Loans Over VA Loans
The Mortgage Revolution: How AI is Shaking Things Up
What's Rent-vesting and Can It Help Me Become a Homeowner?
Facing Foreclosure? Here’s What You Can Do Now
Should You Hold Out for Lower Interest Rates Before Buying a House?
More Borrowers Are Putting 20% Down - Should You?
Where Do Mortgage Lenders Get Funds for Home Loans?
What Are the Financial Benefits of Owning a Home?
Understanding VA Loan Occupancy Requirements
Why You Should Definitely Do a Pre-Settlement Walkthrough
The Pros and Cons of Buying a Historic House
5 Tips for Buying a Home When Interest Rates are High
Why Hazard Insurance Matters When You’re Buying a Home
Am I Too Young For a Mortgage?
The Pros & Cons of Buying a Foreclosure
VA Loans: Your Top Questions Answered
How to Challenge a Low Home Appraisal
Buying a House? Don't Forget About Schools!
Your Step-by-Step Guide to the Homebuying Process
How to Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home: Key Considerations
5 Ways to Buy a Home With No Down Payment
Unlocking the Power of Home Equity
3-2-1 Buydown Mortgage Loans
Your Guide to Saving for a Down Payment
Why Your Credit Score Matters When Buying a House
Unlock Your Home’s Potential with a Fixed-Rate HELOC
FHA Gift Funds: Unlocking the Door to Your New Home
Wishing Your Family a Wonderful Holiday Season 🎄🎁 🏡
Higher Loan Limits for 2025 Announced
Non-QM Loans: Flexible Home Financing for Self-Employed & Investors
The Inside Scoop on the Top 5 Mortgage Loan Types
How Long is a Mortgage Pre-approval Good For?
Key Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Lender
Understanding Sales Price vs. Appraised Value in Real Estate
Preparing for Your First Mortgage Payment: Key Details to Know
Is FHA Streamline Refinance Right for You?
Should You Buy a Condo Vacation Property?
The Rise of Single Women Homeowners: Tips for Navigating the Journey
A Simple Guide to First-Time Homebuyer Programs
How Self-Employed Individuals Can Secure a Mortgage with Confidence
Understanding the VA Loan: How Many Times Can You Use It?
Understanding Mortgage Rates: A Guide for First-Time Homebuyers
Top Reasons to Refinance Your Home: Key Benefits to Consider
Refinance Your Home, Even if You Have Limited Equity
A Strategic Approach to Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Home Equity Loans vs. HELOC: Which is Right for You?
How High Balance Loans Can Help You Afford a Home in Expensive Markets
Housing Assistance Programs for Veterans
A Guide to Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation Loans
How Veterans Can Benefit from the VA Loan Streamline Refinance (IRRRL)
Unlocking Real Estate Potential with HELOCs
Shared Equity vs. Traditional Loans: What’s Better for Homebuyers?
Can You Afford to Buy a Vacation Home?
Mortgage Options For Single Parents
Mortgage Co-signers : A Strategic Partnership for Homebuyers
Pros and Cons of No-Down Payment Loans
Building Your Dream Home: The Essential Guide to Construction Loans
How To Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster
A Veteran’s Guide to Home Loans with Bad Credit
How to Buy a Home After Bankruptcy
7 Red Flags for Second Home Buyers and How to Avoid Them
Your Guide to FHA Loans: Making Homeownership Attainable
What Is Title Insurance and Why Do I Have to Pay for It?
A Comprehensive Guide to Protect Yourself Against Mortgage Fraud
The Importance of Debt Consolidation Home Loans
A Guide to Buying a Home in the U.S. for Non-U.S. Citizens
The Essential Role of Mortgage Calculators when Buying a Home
What Closing Costs and Fees Do I Have to Pay with a VA Loan?
Should I Sell or Rent my Home when I move?
The ABCs of Home Loan Options: A Guide for Teachers and Educators
Using the FHA 203(k) Loan to Renovate Your Home
The Impact of Your Credit Score on Interest Rates
Mortgage Assistance Programs for First-Time Buyers
The Pros and Cons of Biweekly Mortgage Payments
7 Things to Know Before Buying Your Dream Vacation Home
Understanding the Financial Power of Mortgage Points
Lease-to-Own Agreements: A Unique Path to Homeownership
Weighing Your Options: 20% Down Payment vs. Mortgage Insurance
The Federal Reserve's Role in Shaping Mortgage Rates
Avoiding Common Homebuyer Mistakes in a Seller's Market
The Rise of House-Hacking Among Millennials and Gen Z
What Are the Tax Benefits of Homeownership?
Warm Wishes for a Merry Christmas!
Choosing Between a 5/1 and 7/1 ARM?
Understanding Mortgage Prepayment Penalties: The Hidden Costs
Is Refinancing my Mortgage to Eliminate High-Interest Debt a Smart Move?
Minimizing the Effect of Job Loss on Your Mortgage
The Top 5 Reasons Fixed-Rate Mortgages Are Your Wealth-Building BFFs
Does My Age Affect My Mortgage Eligibility?
How Will Buying a Vacation Home Affect My Taxes?
HELOC Vs. Home Equity Loan: When Does Each Make Sense?
Exploring the Idea of Using Your Retirement Savings for a Second Home
Buying a New or Older Home: Weighing the Pros and Cons
Navigating Mortgage Opportunities for Veterans and Service Members
Cracking the Code to Financial Freedom: Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
Navigating Your Home Loan Journey: Choosing the Right Mortgage Term
8 Ways to Identify a Mortgage Scam and Protect Yourself
Understanding Debt-to-Income Ratio
How to Avoid Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
How to Save for a Down Payment: 9 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Do VA Entitlements Ever Expire?
Get a Mortgage even if You Just Started a New Job
Does the VA Offer Reverse Mortgages?
How Do VA Loan Rates Compare to Other Loans?
Understanding the Differences between Second Homes and Investment Properties
6 Mistakes that Home Buyers Should Avoid
How to Start the Process of Buying a Home
How To Save As Much Money as Possible When Buying a House
Happy Independence Day!
How does a HELOC work?
Weighing the Options: Vacation Home or First Mortgage Payoff?
Making Sense of Today's Interest Rates
Should I Consolidate My Debts with a Mortgage Refinance Loan?
Understanding Mortgage Loan Origination Fees
How to Improve Your Credit to Get a Better Mortgage Deal
Do I Have to Pay Private Mortgage Insurance?
Is a Conforming Loan the Same as a Conventional Loan?
Why Is My Mortgage Escrow Account Sending Me a Check?
What Is a Convertible Adjustable-Rate Mortgage?
What is an Assumable Mortgage?
What do Appraisers Consider When Valuing a House?
Should You Help Your Kids Pay for Their Mortgage?
What is Cash to Close?
What is a Loan Estimate?
What Fees are Included in Mortgage Closing Costs?
How To Beat High Inflation with a Home Purchase
How Long Does a Mortgage Pre-Approval Last?
Happy Valentine's Day
10 Important Facts About VA Loans
Buying a Vacation Home or Investing in a Timeshare?
What is the Difference Between a Mortgage Interest Rate and the APR?
Your Mortgage Closing Checklist
Choosing the Best Type of Refinance Loan
Home Buying in 2023 – What to Expect
Don’t Make These 7 Home Buyer Mistakes
Merry Christmas
How To Avoid Being House Poor
How to Buy a Home in Today’s High-Priced Market Without a Six-Figure Income
The Ultimate Mortgage Pre-Approval Document Checklist
Can’t Quite Afford a House Yet? Consider a Co-Borrower
Happy Thanksgiving
Disputing Your Property Tax Assessment Can Save You Money
5 Crucial Questions to Ask When Buying a Condo
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Vacation Home
Is a 15-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Right for Me?
Should I Refinance My ARM Loan to a Fixed-Rate Mortgage?
What The Latest Fed Rate Hike Means for Mortgages
HUD Homes - Another Option for Buyers and Investors
What Tax Deductions are Available to Homeowners?
An Excellent Credit Score can Save you Big Money
Don't Let Rates keep you from Buying or Selling
How A Bridge Loan Can Help You Build a New Home
Buying a Vacation Home: A Quick Guide
Will Getting a Mortgage Help My Credit Score?
Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Jumbo Loan Questions
Your Mortgage Application Document Checklist
The Top 7 Mortgage FAQs of First-Time Buyers
FHA Loans: the 9 Most Frequently Asked Questions
A Renovation Loan Could Help You Beat the Housing Market
6 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Mortgage
How Soon After Buying Can I Refinance the Mortgage of My Second Home?
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Vacation Home?
What Does It Take to Get an Investment Property Loan?
The Do’s and Don’ts of Buying A Vacation Home
Combat Rising Inflation on Your Debt with a Refinance Loan
Programs and Grants to Help First-Time Home Buyers
7 Essential Home Buying Questions
How to Avoid 3 Common Mortgage Scams
What is a Drive-By Appraisal?
Home Equity Vs. Cash-Out Refinance Loans
Can You Afford a Second Home?
What if Rates Rise while my House is Under Contract?
Your AirBnB Income Can Help You Refinance Your Mortgage
How to Make Your VA Loan Competitive in a Hot Market
What’s the Difference Between the Sales Price and Appraised Value of a Home?
Can You Afford a Second Home?
What You Need to Know About FHA Loans in 2022
Will a HELOC Affect Your Credit Score?
Can You Get a Loan to Buy an AirBnB?
What an 18% Jump in 2022 Conforming Loan Limits Means for Me
How Long Should You Keep Your Mortgage Papers?
One Extra Mortgage Payment a Year Can Add Up to Big Savings
Who Owns My House: Me or My Mortgage Lender?
5 Reasons You Might Want a Non-Conforming Mortgage Loan
Creative Ways to Avoid Paying Closing Costs
5 Questions Unmarried Couples Should Ask before Buying a Home
Should I Do a Cash-out Refinance on My Rental Property?
7 Tips for Second-Time Home Buyers
Is the Market Headed towards 3-D Printed Homes?
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
What Are Mortgage Origination Fees?
Buying a Home with help from Family
What does Homeowners Insurance Cover?
Happy Thanksgiving
Should I Ever Consider a Balloon Mortgage?
What is a Mortgage Contingency?
How to Prepare Your Home for an Appraisal
Happy Halloween
Americans Home Equity is at a Record High
How to Get Past First-Time Home Buyer Anxiety
4 Other Ways to Save Without Refinancing
Who Will I Work with in the Home Buying Process?
Fannie Now Accepts Timely Rent Payments as Credit Background
What is an eClosing?
4 Things to Know Before Getting a Reverse Mortgage
Is Buying a House with an HOA a Good Idea?
Should I Get a Conventional or FHA Loan?
Fannie, Freddie, and Ginnie and What Do They Have to Do With My Mortgage?
This New Mortgage Rule Could Save You from Foreclosure
How to Get a Mortgage Without a Credit Score
How Big Credit Card Purchases Can Hurt Your Mortgage Terms
Should I Buy, Build, or Renovate as a First-Time Home Buyer?
Can Refinancing Hurt My Credit Score?
Will My Mortgage Payment Increase Over Time?
What’s the Difference Between a Home Appraisal and Inspection?
What to Do if the Appraisal Comes in Low
How to Protect Your Information When Applying for a Mortgage Online
How to Avoid Delays in Your Home Buying Process
Can I a Buy a Home with Bad Credit?
How to Refinance After a Mortgage Forbearance
Should I Stay with my Current Lender when I Refinance?
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Applying for a Mortgage
What is the Best Way to Pay for Home Renovations?
Condo or Townhouse - Does it Matter?
There are LOTS of Reasons why You Might Want to Refinance
How Mortgages Are Affected by Property Use
Should I Buy a New or Existing Home?
What Loan Options are Available for Rental Properties?
How to Apply for a Mortgage Online
Why does Buying a Home require so much Insurance?
Mortgage Rates are Seasonal and Other Secrets
Time to Take Advantage of the Commercial Real Estate Market
Can you a Buy a Home with Bad Credit?
Two New Rules That Could Make Getting a Home Loan Easier
The Little-known Mortgage That Doesn’t Require a Down Payment
What’s the Difference Between a Jumbo and a Super Conforming Loan?
6 Tips for Saving a Down Payment as a Renter
Why ARM Loans Don’t Make Much Sense Right Now
4 Predictions for the 2021 Mortgage Market
Mortgage Lingo 101
Should I Pay Mortgage Taxes and Insurance on My Own?
Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Lender
How Much of My Income Should Go to My Mortgage?
Is My Credit Score Good Enough for a Mortgage?
Happy Thanksgiving
How the Eviction Moratorium Affects Landlords and Their Mortgages
Is It Possible to Escape Refinance Closing Costs?
Should I Pay Off My Mortgage with My 401(k)?
Happy Halloween
Should I Pay Off Student Loans with a Home Refinance?
How Often Can I Refinance?
How to Get a Small Dollar Mortgage Loan
Why This Fall Might Be the Best Time to Buy a House
Is Now the Right Time to Buy Your First Home?
How the New Fed Policy Will Affect Your Mortgage Rates
The Little-known Mortgage That Doesn’t Require a Down Payment
Why a Mortgage is Good Debt
Should I Refinance into a 15-year Mortgage Now?
How Bad Is It to Miss a Mortgage Payment?
Do You Have Enough Money to Buy a House?
How are Mortgage Interests Rate Determined?
What Happens If I Lose My Job During the Mortgage Process?
Should I Prepay My Mortgage?
New FICO “Resilience” Credit Score Could Help Borrowers
Is Down Payment Assistance Still Available During COVID-19?
Buying a First Home in an Expensive Area
7 Tips to Improve Your Credit Before Applying for a Mortgage
What is an ARM loan?
You Can You Still Get a Home Loan with Tighter Standards
Understanding Mortgage-related Insurance
FHFA: Borrowers in Forbearance CAN Refinance
Is Now a Good Time for a Reverse Mortgage?
The COVID-19 Housing Market is Better than the Great Recession Market
How Long Does a Pre-Approval Letter Last?
4 Refinancing Mistakes to Avoid
What You Need to Know About Mortgage Forbearance
How To Get Help If You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage
How to Buy a Home During COVID-19
The Best Home Loans for Buying a Fixer-Upper
Can a Higher Interest Rate Actually be a Better Choice?
How Can I Qualify for a Home Equity Loan?
Will an Employment Gap Hurt My Chances for Mortgage Approval?
5 Strategies for Paying Your Mortgage Off Early
What Does It Take to Refinance a Jumbo Loan?
Is Applying for Mortgage Online a Good Idea?
Should You Buy a Second Home as Your First Home?
5 Strategies for Paying Your Mortgage Off Early
Why NOT to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
4 Reasons Why You Should Refinance NOW
What Costs Can I Expect as a Home Seller?
How to Pay for Your Home Improvement Project
3 Things Lenders Don’t Want to See on Your Bank Statements
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
What Fees Are Included in My Monthly Mortgage Payment?
6 Tips to Get a Rock-Bottom Home Loan Payment
How to Cancel FHA Mortgage Insurance
How to Make the Most of a Home Inspection Before You Buy
Happy Thanksgiving
4 Common Mortgage Refinancing Myths
6 Homebuying Mistakes to Avoid
Happy Halloween
Jumbo Loans for Veterans
6 Reasons to Become a Homeowner
Can I Refinance with Bad Credit?
Don’t Move Out Before You Sell
Is a Bigger Down Payment Always Better?
Can I Get a Mortgage Without a Credit Score?
9/11 A Day We Will Never Forget
How Does the Stock Market Affect Mortgage Rates?
What is the CHOICERenovation Mortgage?
How To Consolidate Debt with a Refinance Loan
Should you Buy an Investment Property?
How to Avoid Wire Fraud at Mortgage Closing
What’s More Important: Lower Home Prices or Mortgage Rates?
What is a Mortgage Servicer?
Energy Efficient Mortgage Program
What is a Loan-to-Value Ratio?
Happy 4th of July
Can I Refinance Without Closing Costs?
5 Tips for Buying an Investment Property in Hawaii
How Do I Get Rid of Private Mortgage Insurance?
Benefits to Mortgage Debt
What is a Physician Loan?
4 Loan Programs With Zero-Down Payment
The Essential Pre-Home Search Step
What is Mortgage Amortization?
4 Things to Understand About Credit Scores Before Applying for a Mortgage
How to Build Home Equity
How to Calculate Your Debt-to-Income Ratio
Can I Qualify for Down Payment Assistance?
What is a 5/5 ARM?
5 Ways to Save Money on Your Mortgage
Best Time of the Year to Buy a Home
5 Things to Do After Your Mortgage Closes
How Does My Credit Score Affect My Mortgage Rate?
How Long after Bankruptcy should I wait before Applying for a Mortgage?
Should I Choose a Cash-Out Refi or HELOC?
What is the Right Mortgage for Buying a Fixer-Upper?
What Are Mortgage Points?
Why Do Mortgage Rates Go Up and Down?
3 Things You Need to Know About ARM Loans
First-time Homebuyers should avoid these 5 Mistakes
Interest Rate vs. APR
The Ins and Outs of a Down Payment
Home Equity Loan vs. HELOC
Happy Holidays from Island Home Capital, Inc.
Everything You Need To Know About Prepayment Penalties
Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Before Retirement?
4 Documents You Need for Mortgage Pre-approval
Happy Thanksgiving from Island Home Capital, Inc.
Jumbo Loan Basics
30-year Mortgages vs. 15-Year Mortgages
What is a Reverse Mortgage?
How to Get a Low Interest Rate on a HELOC
How to Qualify for a Mortgage When Your Income Isn’t Steady
6 Facts about Private Mortgage Insurance
Should I Roll My Student Loans into My Mortgage?
Should I Make a Biweekly Mortgage Payment?
What is a Piggyback Mortgage?
The Ins and Outs of a Home Equity Line of Credit
Home Buying Help: What is Escrow?
What Are Closing Costs?
Are Fixed Rate Mortgages or Adjustable Rate Mortgages better for me?
How Much House Can I Afford?
The Top 4 Reasons You Should Get a VA Loan
Can I Qualify for an FHA Loan?
Should I Pay Mortgage Points?
What is the Difference Between FHA loans and Conventional Mortgages?
Happy Independence Day 2018!
What is the Difference Between Pre-approval and Pre-qualification?
4 Things Every Borrower Needs to Know About Mortgage Brokers
Should I Rent or Buy?
4 Reasons You Don’t Want to Pay PMI
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