Buying a home often begins long before the first showing. One of the earliest steps is understanding how much you may be able to borrow. That is where mortgage prequalification and preapproval enter the conversation. The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but they do not always describe the same process. Each can be useful at […]
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The housing market is very important to most people and most of them are keenly interested in the fluctuations and changes in it because they want to cut down on their monthly payment. However, if you look at the advertisements of mortgages on a daily basis, there is always a difference between the two. Recognizing
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You type in a home price, adjust the down payment slider, and watch the estimated monthly payment jump up or down. But what is actually happening behind the numbers? At Future Home Loans, we know that estimating your monthly housing expense is one of the most critical steps in the home-buying process. Our home mortgage
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If you are buying a luxury home or constructing a house in a competitive Florida real estate market, conventional financing options may not be enough to meet your needs. If your desired mortgage goes over the conforming limits set by the FHFA, you will be looking at a jumbo loan. This type of mortgage is
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An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is a type of mortgage loan with an interest rate that is fixed for a specific period of time before it changes. The typical adjustable-rate mortgage requirements to qualify include a credit score (usually 620 or above depending on the program), down payment (usually 3-5% is required), debt-to-income (DTI) ratio, and
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Are you tired of the uncertainty that comes with trying to time the market as it goes up and down like a ship on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge? The purchase of a new home is a significant milestone. Yet the process of financing this purchase can be unclear and even stressful. When it comes to
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Are you trying to decide between using a direct bank or a home loan broker? A broker will shop your loan application around to dozens of wholesale lenders in order to get you the best rate and lowest costs, while a bank will only offer their own loan products. Brokers typically offer more competitive rates
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What most people envision when they hear “rural” is something along the lines of a distant farm or deep woods. In actuality, there are quite a few areas that are considered rural by the USDA that do not fit into these images. For example, many small towns, suburbs, and bedroom communities near large urban areas
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If you are currently serving in the military or are a veteran, it is very likely that you have come across a rumor about a fancier mortgage program that helps you buy a house without using up all your savings. However, when looking at the housing market today, you may wonder: Is it really possible
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A first-time home purchase is one of the biggest purchases you will ever make and one of the most anxiety-inducing events of your adult life. If you are like the majority of renters looking to purchase a first home, then saving up for your down payment and hoping for a strong credit score in order
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