During your homebuying process, you’ll have a close relationship with your personal lender. After closing day, however, your loan will be managed by a loan servicer who may or may not be the lender who assisted with your loan during the home buying process. Either way, the loan servicer ... More
Before you start looking for your first home, you’ll want to meet with your lender for mortgage pre-approval. This is an essential first step to secure most types of loans, including conventional, fixed-rate home ... More
If you thought buying your first home felt like a whirlwind, wait until you decide to purchase your second home. You may find yourself longing for the simpler process of ... More
Does this sound like you? Retirement is fast approaching (or already here), your kids have successfully transitioned into adulthood, and you have abundant equity in your home. You are ready for a fresh start, to downsize, and to think about cashing in on all that equity. More
Congratulations! After a house-hunting marathon, you’ve finally reached the home stretch (no pun intended). All that’s left to do is go through the closing process. More
Rising interest rates have caused some potential homebuyers to hit pause while shopping for a new house. It’s a predictable reaction to the cataclysmic swing in the market since mid-2021. As of November 2022, loan interest rates are More
They say practice makes perfect. So you would think that buying a second home would be easier than buying the first. Well, not necessarily. While it’s true that you might have more insight into the process and have ... More
How Does Someone Buy a Second Home? For a lot of people, owning a second home means owning a vacation home. Unless you've won the lottery, you’ll likely need a second mortgage to purchase one, and that can be expensive. Cost is why a vacation home remains ... More
