Posts Tagged ‘mortgage process’

If you feel like you’re ready to purchase your first home, you may be tempted to load up your phone with real estate apps and start scrolling. But hold that

One loan with two purposes. That’s the idea behind Fannie Mae’s HomeStyle® program, a truly unique Texas home renovation loan. Let’s delve into this popular fixed-rate mortgage product that allows

With a conventional mortgage, lenders usually want to see a credit score of at least 620. But that’s the floor and the higher the score, the better. Let’s look at

If you’re putting down less than 20% on a home, depending on your loan program you may need mortgage insurance; a policy that protects the lender in the event you

Warm weather, school schedules, and a sunny sense of optimism are just a few factors that send homebuyers out in summer. Here are a few tips for navigating this busy

As their names suggest, a 15-year mortgage is structured to be paid off in 15 years, and a 30-year mortgage is designed to be paid off in 30 years. But

Choosing the right lender is no small decision; this is a relationship that could last decades. Making it important that you partner with a reputable lender like The Decker Group.

If you are house hunting, or plan to start, you’ve probably received loads of advice on everything from finding the perfect location to working with the best real estate agent

So, you’re ready to shop for a home. In today’s economy, it can be more important than ever for the search for your perfect home to begin in a lender’s office

In this week’s Mortgage Market Update, we’ll examine the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new appraisal requirements and how it will affect home closings. We’ll also take a look at how