Can being your own boss hurt your chances at a mortgage? When it comes to getting a mortgage, credit and employment history play a huge part in a lender’s decision on whether to give you a loan. Many traditional lenders want to see stable employment with one employer and a…

Pay attention, Boomers! Here are seven mortgage facts you may not have been aware of. If you’re a Baby Boomer (born between 1946 and 1964), chances are you’ve gone through the home buying process at least once before. You’ve probably helped friends or family members purchase their own homes. You…

  Know the ins and outs of buying a foreclosure before you make a move. WHAT IS A FORECLOSURE? Foreclosure is the process by which a mortgage lender can repossess property in order to repay outstanding debt if the borrower defaults on their mortgage. In the industry, we also use…

The 5 most common VA loan myths debunked. Sometimes we let rumors get the best of us. It’s human nature. We hear things from not-so-reliable sources and take them as truth all the time, whether it has to do with sports, education, finance, or just life in general. The mortgage…