Author Archives: theloanman

Whether you’re considering your first home purchase or are ready for a change, you may be considering both existing homes and new homes. Which costs less? Which will give you more of what you want in a home? Which will … Continue reading →

If you’ve never heard of recasting a mortgage loan, don’t be surprised. It isn’t generally advertised, and the method isn’t widely used. And yet, it might be of benefit to you. What does recasting a mortgage loan entail? Briefly, it … Continue reading →

If you want to buy a home, are short on down payment funds, and have a relative with the money and the desire to help you, it’s time to celebrate! However, you will need to follow a few rules. First, … Continue reading →

When you’re planning to purchase a new home, you naturally want your FICO credit score to be as high as possible. As a result, you may be getting plenty of advice on what to do and what not to do. … Continue reading →

When you want to purchase a home, the two people most important to your success are your real estate agent and your mortgage lender. Your agent will be instrumental in helping you find the right house, then negotiating the most … Continue reading →

If you ever use the Internet or open a newspaper, you’ve seen ads from home mortgage lenders advertising their low interest rates. You may have even contacted one of those lenders, only to learn that the advertised rate only applies … Continue reading →

  First, what is a capital gain? It’s the profit (if any) that you make on property, such as a personal residence, that you sell after owning it for a year or more. Capital Gains Tax is the tax on … Continue reading →

If you’re a first time homebuyer, you may have thought ahead to a few of the expenses you’ll face over the next year. For instance, if you now own a lawn, you might have set aside money for a lawn … Continue reading →

About 14% of U.S. citizens migrate from one state to another each year, and for the past several years, Texas has been one of their most favored destinations. Last year, the two fastest growing population centers in the U.S. were … Continue reading →

FICO is the credit score used by banks to determine whether they’ll grant you a mortgage loan and if so, what interest rate you’ll pay on that loan. FICO is just one type of credit scoring. Insurance companies and others … Continue reading →