Home Mortgage Tips
Chantilly Real Estate Blog
February 2, 2016
Traditionally, getting a mortgage requires you to have a level of income appropriate to the size of home that you’re buying. But for a lot of low-income and minority borrowers, a simple measure of one person’s income isn’t an accurate measure of whether or not that person can afford a home.
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Topics: Down Payments, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages
January 27, 2016
Buying a home isn’t cheap. But if you’re determined to become a homeowner, the FHA home loan program can help. This loan program, ideal for first-time buyers with low incomes, can help you to build your credit and make home ownership a reality.
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Topics: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage Preapprovals and Credit, Mortgages
January 14, 2016
If you’re at the stage in life where home ownership is nearly within your reach, you’re probably wondering whether you should start looking for a home or whether you should just keep renting. So why is paying a high rent a worse option than buying a house and getting a mortgage? Here’s what you need to know.
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Topics: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages
January 6, 2016
If you’re in the market for a new home, you’ll most likely need a mortgage in order to afford it. But for some home buyers, getting a mortgage isn’t easy. Here are three factors that can influence the likelihood of approval on the second try.
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Topics: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage Preapprovals and Credit, Mortgages
December 29, 2015
How does a mortgage pre-approval work, and how can you make sure you won’t be declined when you apply? Here’s what you need to know.
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Topics: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage Preapprovals and Credit, Mortgages
December 22, 2015
Avoid these three mortgage-killing habits while your lender evaluates your loan and you’ll quickly find yourself holding the keys to your new home.
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Topics: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage Preapprovals and Credit, Mortgages