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Buying

FHA vs Conventional Loans – Which Home Loan is Right for You?

Conventional loans and FHA loans both offer homebuyers mortgages to assist them in purchasing a home. But what’s the difference? 

We’re here to walk you through the differences between thesetwo common types of mortgages and help you figure out which is right for you: FHA or Conventional.

Buying, Research

Types of Home Loans: Which One Is Right for You?

Anyone interested in applying for a home loan, or just in learning more about them, may find themselves inundated with information, with endless details and distinctions, before they’ve even clicked on their first search result. But you’ll find that as distinctive as they can be, most home loans fall into a few broad categories – and once you have a basic understanding of those, you can start to see which mortgage might be best for you, whether you’re an existing homeowner or a first-time buyer.

Buying, Research

What are Closing Costs & Who Pays Them?

So, what exactly are closing costs? At their most basic level, they’re a bundle of fees that are due on the day a property sale closes – basically any expense other than the down payment. Closing costs can be paid by the buyer, seller, or both, and legally must be disclosed and agreed on in advance before the purchase can be completed. 

Building, Buying

New Home Construction Loans: What They Are & How They Work

Understanding your available loans and financing options, how they work, and what works well for you is a critical step to realizing your new home dream.

So, if you’re thinking about building a new home or buying new construction, you should know that there are specific home construction loans and financing options available to help you do just that – in fact, there are a lot of loans and options for that!

Buying

Mortgage Rate Locks: How to Lock in Your Interest Rate

When mortgage interest rates are rising, the decision to buy a new home can be tricky, but you may not need to put your dream on hold. Find out how a mortgage rate lock could help you secure a rate and provide protection against the significant impact rising mortgage rates can have on your ability to buy or afford a home.