Owning a vacation home can give you a place to escape, spend time with family, and enjoy a favorite destination. But before shopping for that beach condo, lake house, or Florida getaway, it is important to determine whether a second home comfortably fits
Jul 16, 2024 | Purchasing a Home
Buying a home as a single parent can feel challenging when you are relying primarily on one household income. However, being a single parent does not prevent you from qualifying for a mortgage. The right loan program, realistic budget, and available homeb
Jul 09, 2024 | Purchasing a Home
If qualifying for a mortgage on your own is difficult, adding another person to the loan may be an option. Depending on the mortgage program, a co-signer or non-occupant borrower can share responsibility for the loan and potentially provide additional qua
Jul 02, 2024 | Purchasing a Home
Saving for a down payment can be one of the biggest obstacles to buying a home. For qualified borrowers, a no down payment mortgage can remove that hurdle and make it possible to purchase sooner without using a large portion of available savings. However,
Jun 25, 2024 | Purchasing a Home
Building a custom home gives you the opportunity to choose the location, floor plan, finishes, and features that fit your needs. Financing a home that has not been built yet, however, works differently from obtaining a traditional mortgage on an existing
Jun 18, 2024 | Purchasing a Home
Paying off your mortgage early can reduce the amount of interest you pay and help you own your home free and clear sooner. But accelerating your mortgage payoff should fit into your broader financial plan, including emergency savings, retirement goals, an
Jun 11, 2024 | Purchasing a Home