Author Archives: theloanman

  One of the first steps toward becoming a homeowner is gathering the funds for a down payment. If you’re thinking of buying a home, you may have cut back on non-essential services and purchases, held yard sales, or even … Continue reading →

Before you apply for a home mortgage loan, it’s best to get your credit in the best shape possible. The higher your scores, the lower the interest rate you’ll be charged. And of course, if your scores are too low, … Continue reading →

Mortgage loan underwriting is a necessary and required step in getting a mortgage loan, but it doesn’t have to be an ordeal. And, while many believe it can take more than a week to complete, that isn’t necessary either. Underwriting … Continue reading →

You’ve saved up the typical 5-20% for a down payment, but haven’t yet been able to purchase a house. What should you do with that money as you continue the search? The answer depends a great deal on your future … Continue reading →

If you’ve already been pre-approved for a home mortgage loan, your loan officer will have told you not to do anything that will change your financial picture. That includes making any large purchases, obtaining new credit for any reason, co-signing … Continue reading →

If you’ve been watching interest rates coming down and thinking about a refinance, you may be wondering whether to go back to your current lender or look around for a new one. The beauty of refinancing with your current lender … Continue reading →

If you have a home mortgage, you’ve probably been getting letters from a variety of mortgage companies, urging you to refinance right now. Should you pay attention to them? Yes. There are several reasons why you should, although rather than … Continue reading →

The answer is “It depends.” Now that the standard deduction has been raised to $12,400 for individuals, $18,600 for heads of household, and $24,800 for married couples filing jointly, you may gain more by taking the standard deduction. However, it … Continue reading →

What? You’re not a farmer. Why and how could you get a home loan offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture? The idea that you have to be a farmer to be eligible for a USDA backed home loan is … Continue reading →

  2020 Mortgage Myths Life in 2020 is a time of confusion, especially for the real estate and mortgage industries. What are the rules this week? Will interest rates continue to fall or are they going up soon? How has … Continue reading →