mortgages

Mortgages: How to Find the Best Rates

Buying a house is typically the biggest purchase couples make so you want to have your numbers line up with your goals and budget. Learn how you can find the best mortgage rates when you house hunt!  Finding the Best Mortgages Rates Are you two getting ready to start house hunting? Congratulations! When we were […]

Mortgage Pre-Approval and Packing

It has been a BUSY week for us. I met up with a real estate agent and the credit union to get information and begin the home selling buying process. We now have a loan pre-approval so we can start the process of looking at homes in the area. However we want to make sure […]

Do You Qualify for a Mortgage?

Getting a mortgage takes a bit of work and while it’s not rocket science to apply, it’s not something you can do overnight. If you plan on buying a house with a mortgage loan, you have to meet certain qualifications. Having a Down Payment is Only Part of It When we applied for a mortgage, […]

Mortgages: How Amortization Works And Why It Matters

Looking to buy a house? Learn how to keep your mortgage affordable by understanding how amortization works! What is Amortization for Mortgages? Are you two looking at buying a house in the near future? Chances are pretty high you’d like to keep your mortgage affordable. One of the best ways to prepare is understand the ins and […]

Mortgages and Interest Rates

We’re in the process of buying a town house (met with another mortgage broker last week) and we’re trying to be as informed as we possibly can. Hunting for a Better Mortgage Interest Rate This weekend while we were out of town,  I was looking up information about mortgages and reading paperwork from the bank […]