Homeowners who are struggling to make their monthly mortgage payments can make it easier on themselves by cutting costs in other areas. Learning how to budget effectively will likely enable homeowners to pay their mortgage payments on-time, every time. Here are five of the best budget tips: Conserve Energy It is advisable to be mindful of energy use in order to keep utility bills down to a minimum. Lights, televisions and other devices requiring electrical power are best to leave off in … [Read more...]
It Is Tax Time Again Learn About Tax Deductions and How to Write off Your Home Mortgage Interest
Much to the frustration of taxpayers all over the country, the tax-filing season begins in January and runs through April 15 of each year. The year 2020 brought us many changes, including an extension on filing taxes. Taxes this year are due on July 15th. Are you ready? As the current tax season approaches, it presents an opportunity to help tax-payers clarify their responsibilities and remind them of certain important tax deductions that may be available. Filing Responsibilities Every person in … [Read more...]
A Breakdown – The Difference Between FHA, VA and USDA Mortgages
Are you thinking about using mortgage financing to buy a new home? If so, you've likely heard about mortgage insurance policies requirements and you may be wondering how they will affect you. In today's blog post we'll explore mortgage insurance and explain the difference between conventional, FHA, VA and USDA mortgage insurance policies. How Does Private Mortgage Insurance or "PMI" Work? While there are a number of reasons that your lender may require mortgage insurance, in general you'll be … [Read more...]
LLPA | Loan-Level Pricing Adjustments
What Is LLPA | Loan-Level Pricing Adjustments and how does it effect you when you obtain a home mortgage? A loan-level pricing adjustment (LLPA) is a risk-based fee assessed to mortgage borrowers using a conventional mortgage. It varies by borrower, based on loan traits such as: loan-to-value (LTV), credit score, occupancy type, Purchase Rate and term refinance or Cash Out refinance and number of units in a home1, 2, 3, 4 units. Borrowers often pay LLPAs in the form of … [Read more...]
5 Key Tips To Prepare For A Quick Mortgage Approval
Whether you're finally prepared to get into the real estate market or you want to know how you can make a deal quick, there are a few necessary documents you'll need to prove your reliability to a mortgage lender. Here are the documents you'll want to have on hand when the time comes. Previous Tax Returns In order to ensure the earnings information you've provided to the lender, you'll need to have your tax returns for the two years prior to your mortgage application. In addition, you may also … [Read more...]
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