Why Do Lenders Charge For Credit?
More mortgage lenders are asking borrowers to pay up front for their credit report rather than at closing. Here’s how it ultimately saves you money and why.
Top Pitfalls When Building a Home
I used to lie to my clients and say I didn’t offer construction loans before I learned how to navigate the process without driving everyone crazy. Avoiding some common mistakes will help you stay on budget
How to Give Your Lender A Bank Statement
No, a screenshot won’t work. How to turn in the correct document format for your bank accounts, and why we can’t just use what you already sent in
How Much Do I Qualify For?
I really don’t want to talk to a lender yet, but I want an idea of how much mortgage I could qualify for- how do I figure that out?
Agents, Hear Me Out
I get it, you’ve never heard of Canter. But maybe that’s a good thing- why an independent broker can benefit you versus the big advertising spenders.
Top 5 Underwriting Problems with VA Mortgages:
We love VA loans, but there are a couple gotchas that can pop up- here are some lessons we have learned over the years
That credit pull dropped my score 40 points: HELP!
It’s Schroedinger’s credit score- did observing your score change its state?
Why is my rate so high? I have good credit!
I have an awesome credit score, why is someone else getting a better interest rate?