31 Mar 2022
By Mark Feder

Advice For Purchasing A House On A Single Income

Mortgage Tips
Even though a lot of people have two incomes they can use to purchase a house (theirs and their partner’s), this is not necessarily required. There are lots of people who want to take advantage of current interest rates to purchase a house, and some people are trying to do it on their own. Even though it can be a challenge to buy a house with only one income, it is certainly not impossible. There are several tips that can make it easier for everyone to afford a house with just a single income.  Always Check Your Credit Score If…
Read More
16 Mar 2021
By Mark Feder

Understanding The Difference Between A Co-Borrower And A Co-Signer: What Do They Mean?

Mortgage Application
There is a lot of jargon that comes with purchasing a home. Even though this could be confusing, purchasing a home is also a significant decision. Therefore, it is critical for everyone to understand exactly what they are signing before they scribbled their name on the dotted line. In some cases, a co-borrower or a co-signer (also called a non-occupying co-borrower) could be needed to strengthen the application. What is the difference between these two terms?  What Is A Co-Borrower? First, a co-borrower is simply a co-owner. Both names are on the title of the home. The co-borrower also shares…
Read More
15 May 2020
By Mark Feder

Qualify For A Larger Mortgage With A Co-Signer

Mortgage
There are numerous steps involved in the process of buying a new home. It is important to go through the mortgage qualifying process before looking at dream houses. This gives people an idea of how big a house they can afford. Sometimes, individuals looking for a house might not get a loan that is big enough to cover their dream house. There are ways to qualify for a larger loan; however, one of the fastest methods is to use a co-signer. What Is A Co-Signer? A co-signer is someone who signs onto a potential home loan with the homebuyer. Essentially,…
Read More
13 Mar 2018
By Mark Feder

Can I Have A Co-Signer For My Mortgage Loan?

Mortgage
Like credit cards or car loans, some mortgages allow borrowers to have co-signers on the loan with them, enhancing their application. However, a co-signer on a mortgage loan doesn't have the same impact that it might on another loan. Furthermore, it poses serious drawbacks for the co-signer. Mortgage Co-Signers A mortgage co-signer is a person that isn't an owner or occupant of the house. However, the co-signer is on the hook for the loan. Typically, a co-signer is a family member or close friend that wants to help the main borrower qualify for a mortgage. To that end, he signs…
Read More