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First Time Home Buyer FAQs
Buying a house for the first time starts with gaining a solid understanding of the process. Transitioning from renting to owning is achievable with the help of experienced and professional partners.
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Renting or Buying
Did you know that a homeowner’s average median net worth is 40x greater than that of a non-homeowner (according to recent data from the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances)? While that statistics greatly favors buyers, we know that the benefits and advantages of homeownership over renting are not always so clear cut.
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Buying A Second Home
When done right, investing in real estate can be both a lucrative and satisfying endeavor. Whether it’s a cabin in the woods, a place near the beach or somewhere in between, a second home can be a good investment under the right circumstances.
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Why Buying Is Worth It
We know that for a lot of us the idea of homeownership feels like “adulting”, permanent and complicated. But it doesn’t have to be that way. And thanks to low down-payment home loan options and favorable first time home buyer programs, homeownership may be more attainable than you think.
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15 vs 30
Although the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is most often recognized by prospective buyers, it is not the only option available. The 15-year mortgage product can offer unique benefits and advantages that may help a prospective homebuyer achieve their goals by best matching their financial needs.
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Mortgage Percentage of Income
Buying a home is typically the largest purchase a consumer will make in their lifetime. Committing to a mortgage is often a long term agreement. It is important that prospective homebuyers take time to carefully establish how much house they can afford and what percentage of income should go towards their monthly mortgage payment.
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Conventional Loan FAQs
For potential homebuyers, deciding on what type of mortgage loan is right for your financial needs and goals is a crucial step in the home buying process. One of the most common loan types among mortgage borrowers is conventional loans.
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Fixed Rate FAQs
For many prospective homebuyers, selecting a mortgage loan is as important as finding a property to purchase. A fixed rate mortgage loan is a type of mortgage loan in which the borrower is locked in to a defined interest rate over the lifetime of the loan.
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Jumbo FAQs
Jumbo loans are also known as jumbo mortgages. Jumbo loans can be used as purchase loans, refinance loans or cash-out refinance loans. Eligible borrowers can apply for a jumbo mortgage with either a fixed or adjustable rate term.
