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How to Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit Report

January 12, 2023 by Becca Stewart Leave a Comment

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Your credit score is vitally important, especially when it comes time to apply for a loan. Protecting that credit score could mean the difference between getting approved and being denied. However, with identity theft on the rise, what’s the best way to protect your credit from being compromised? We’re outlining how to freeze and unfreeze […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Credit, Credit Inquiries, Credit Scores, loan, Mortgage Loans

What Happens After Clear to Close? Next Steps for Buyers

August 4, 2022 by Becca Stewart Leave a Comment

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The home buying process is just that: a process. In most cases, the loan applications can take four to six weeks or longer to complete, depending on the applicant, the financial institution, and other factors. Receiving a “clear to close” is the last step in the loan approval process. Once you’re cleared, it’s generally smooth […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Clear to close, Closing, Closing costs, Closing day, financing, Home buyer, Home buying, Loan Denied, Mortgage Loans, refinance

5 Things Buyers Need to Do Before Closing Day

February 17, 2022 by Becca Stewart Leave a Comment

Number 5 _ things buyers should do before closing day

Closing day is almost here! Before you sit down at the table and get the keys to your new home, there are a few things you need to get squared away. 1. Purchase Homeowners Insurance Unless you purchase your home with cash, you will need homeowners insurance. Lenders require you to buy an insurance policy […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Buyers, Closing, Closing costs, Closing day, For The Buyer, Home buyer, Homebuyer, Mortgage Loans, Mortgage Payment

Closing on a House: How the Process Works

October 14, 2021 by Becca Stewart 2 Comments

Closing on a house

You’ve searched and searched and finally found the perfect home. You made an offer, the sellers accepted, and now you’re on the road to closing. But how long is the road, exactly? And what happens between now and closing day? We’re breaking it down for you, from the moment your offer is accepted until you […]

Filed Under: Blog, Web and Social Media Tagged With: Closing, Closing costs, Closing day, FHA loans, First Time Homebuyer, First time seller, For The Buyer, Mortgage Loans, Mortgage Payment, Sellers, VA Loans

To Rent or Buy: Why Homeownership is (Usually) Your Best Option

June 10, 2021 by Becca Stewart Leave a Comment

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If you’re wondering whether it’s better to rent or buy, we’ll fill you in on a secret: homeownership is an excellent investment. We’ve covered all the reasons before (read them here), but current interest rates and market conditions have us ready to attack the topic again. Homeownership is one of the best ways to build […]

Filed Under: Blog, Web and Social Media Tagged With: Down payment, First Time Homebuyer, Mortgage Loans, PMI, Rent or buy?

How to Avoid Being Denied After Clear to Close

February 22, 2021 by Becca Stewart Leave a Comment

How a credit report can cause your loan to be denied

You’ve found the perfect home, made an offer, completed all the paperwork with your lender, and you receive the exciting news: you’re “clear to close.” For many homeowners, it’s the news they’ve been waiting for: the finish line to a long and sometimes arduous process. However, a clear to close is not the finish line. Unexpected […]

Filed Under: Blog, Mortgage and Financial Tagged With: Clear to close, First Time Homebuyer, Loan Denied, Mortgage Loans

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