Depending on your situation and overall vision for your home, the renovation loan you will need may vary.  Our Homeownership Insights™ podcast explores the different homebuyer paths with renovation loan expert, Adam Levitt. Learn more at: https://www.fairwayindependentmc.com/mortgage-loan-products/renovation-loan  -- Podcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast contains personal opinions and may not entirely represent those of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation NMLS#2289. Fairway does not guarantee any services, information and/or advice provided by the individuals. Thi ..read more

Saving for a down payment can be one of the biggest hurdles to buying a house. But there are many down payment assistance programs available that can make homebuying more achievable than many people may think. Rob Chrane, founder and CEO of Down Payment Resource, talks about what down payment assistance is, who may qualify, and where to find it.  Learn more about Down Payment Resource.  Look up homebuying resources in your area.  ---- Disclaimers:  *Eligibility subject to program stipulations, qualifying factors, applicable income and debt-to-income (DTI) restrictions, and ..read more

Homebuyers looking to purchase a home need to understand what their debt to income (DTI) is in order to properly qualify for a home loan. Our mortgage loan officer experts are here to share all the details about DTI and homeownership in this Homeownership Insights™ podcast episode.  -- Disclaimers: Chris Gonzalez  NMLS #61735 Sharla Ellis  NMLS #209040 Debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is monthly debt/expenses divided by gross monthly income. VA Loans: *Eligibility subject to program stipulations, qualifying factors, applicable income and debt-to-income (DTI) restrictions, and property ..read more

Loan officers Debbie Mahoney and Katie Beam talk about how you can use cash gifts from your wedding to buy a house – and how to ask for cash for your wedding in lieu of more traditional gifts. Talking about money can be challenging, but Debbie and Katie share tips on ways to include your loved ones in your homeownership journey. Learn more about Debbie Mahoney >> Learn more about Katie Beam >> -- Disclaimers:  The information in this podcast is distributed for educational purposes only. The information is not guaranteed to be accurate and may not entirely represent the opini ..read more

Black homeownership rates in 2022 are lower than they were in the 1960s. It doesn’t have to be this way. Tai Christensen, Chief Diversity and Public Relations Officer at the social enterprise Arrive Home, breaks down what’s behind the Black homeownership gap in the U.S. She also details how education, down payment assistance*, and better representation in the mortgage industry can close that gap.   Resources mentioned in this episode:  National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals The National Association of Minorit ..read more

A big question on homebuyers’ minds is will mortgage rates go down in 2023? Barry Habib, a mortgage industry expert and founder and CEO of MBS Highway, puts mortgage rates into context and tells buyers what they need to know about the real estate landscape this year. Learn more at: https://mbshighway.com/ --- Disclaimers: The information in this podcast is distributed for educational purposes only. The information is not guaranteed to be accurate and may not entirely represent the opinions of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. Copyright©2022 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. N ..read more

A 2-1 buydown* functionally lowers a homebuyer's interest rate for the first two years of their loan, saving them money upfront and giving them a chance to refinance if interest rates drop during that time. This can be a big help to buyers who are ready to buy a home but are wary of purchasing when rates are higher. Mortgage professional Mike Swaleh explains the ins and outs of a 2-1 buydown and why it's such an advantage to homebuyers.  ---- Disclaimers: Mike Swaleh NMLS #739145 *For a Conventional loan, the seller or buyer can pay for the buydown. For VA, FHA, USDA and Jumbo loans, only ..read more

Are you a gig worker? Freelancer? Small business owner? If so, this episode is for you. Hear from Fairway Loan Officer Laura Mead and Bill Kennedy, co-owner of Ardan Labs, on the ins and outs of purchasing a home when you're self-employed. Connect with Laura. Learn more about Ardan Labs.  ---- Disclaimers Laura Mead NMLS #1534831 This podcast does not constitute tax advice. Please consult a tax advisor regarding your specific situation.  Debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is monthly debt/expenses divided by gross monthly income. The information in this podcast is distributed for educa ..read more

Fairway loan officer Phil Vollmer shares how parents can purchase a home for an adult child with a disability in a way that is affordable and sustainable for the entire family. He discusses the impact of homeownership for helping adult children with disabilities achieve and maintain autonomy, as well as other resources families may be able to access to buy a home and renovate it to make it more accessible. Connect with Phil through his website, at 814-867-3838, or at phil.vollmer@fairwaymc.com. ---- Disclaimers: Phil Vollmer NMLS# 706576 The information in this podcast is distributed for edu ..read more

Fairway Loan Officer Brittney Hansen shares her remarkable story of being diagnosed with spinal meningitis at age 16 and how her miraculous recovery shaped her outlook on life. Brittney talks about loss, grief, making the most of the time you have, and finding daily micro-joys as the path to happiness. Disclaimers: Brittney Hansen NMLS #1474567 --------- The information in this podcast is distributed for educational purposes only. The information is not guaranteed to be accurate and may not entirely represent the opinions of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. Copyright©2022 Fairway Ind ..read more