Homeside: Your Modern Mortgage Blog
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Homeside: Your Modern Mortgage Blog
3y ago
Equity. It’s the difference between your home’s value and the amount you still owe, or simply, your stake in the property. As an extremely valuable tool, equity can provide a cushy nest egg for the future or even cash to put down on your next home. Equity good ..read more
Homeside: Your Modern Mortgage Blog
3y ago
The same way you shop for the best home, you need to shop around for the right mortgage lender. This is how you find a bank offering the lowest rate and fees. But in the search for a mortgage, some borrowers play favoritism ..read more
Homeside: Your Modern Mortgage Blog
3y ago
Losing your house to foreclosure is one of the worst feelings in the world ..read more
Homeside: Your Modern Mortgage Blog
3y ago
A mortgage refinance involves paying off a current mortgage loan and replacing it with a new one. Refinancing often results in better terms, which can save you thousands over the life of your loan ..read more
Homeside: Your Modern Mortgage Blog
3y ago
When you go to buy your first home, you may be asked if you want to enroll in an escrow account. Depending on your loan program or lender, you may be required to have one ..read more
Homeside: Your Modern Mortgage Blog
3y ago
As a real estate agent, you have freedom to choose niches or areas of specialty. Some agents aligned themselves as a high-end luxury realtor, whereas others focus their efforts on finding new listings. You can employ various strategies to grow your business, such as setting yourself up to become a neighborhood expert ..read more
Homeside: Your Modern Mortgage Blog
3y ago
If you're bidding on a house that didn't receive any other offers, the seller will most likely give your offer strong consideration, especially if he’s motivated and ready to move. As long as your offer is reasonable and far, you’re practically guaranteed the house. But it's a different story when there are multiple offers on the table ..read more
Homeside: Your Modern Mortgage Blog
3y ago
Some borrowers consider a mortgage refinance at some point during their home loan terms. This is often the case when a borrower wants to take advantage of lower rates ..read more
Homeside: Your Modern Mortgage Blog
3y ago
A lot of factors come into play once you're ready to buy a house. You need sufficient income to support a mortgage payment and cash in reserves for the down payment and closing costs. If you're getting a loan from a bank, your credit also matters ..read more
Homeside: Your Modern Mortgage Blog
3y ago
If you don’t incorporate the Internet in your marketing strategy, you're missing out on an opportunity to increase exposure and gain more clients. Whether they’re looking for a home or a real estate agent, some buyers and sellers begin their search online ..read more