12 Aug 2016
By Mark Feder

Three Proven Ways You Boost Your Credit to Get a Mortgage Approved

Mortgage Tips
Credit problems are unfortunately common, and they can make it difficult for you to obtain a mortgage. Even if you are able to obtain a mortgage with your credit issues, the rate may be rather high in comparison to what you may qualify for if you obtain a mortgage without fixing your credit problems. While some issues may take a while to fix, you may be able to see a decent increase in your credit rating when you follow a few easy steps. Pay Off Outstanding Derogatory Credit Items When you review a copy of your credit report, you may…
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19 Feb 2016
By Mark Feder

Eliminate These 5 Barriers To Saving For Your Down Payment This Month!

Mortgage Tips
With all the expenses that go into monthly living and the temptations that come along with life, saving money for the down payment on your new home can be quite a struggle for many people. If you're having a hard time saving and are wondering what you can do to ensure a higher bank balance next month, here are a few things that may pose a risk to getting the home of your dreams. Forgetting To Take Lunch One of the things most likely to defeat your bank balance is the daily office trip to the deli or diner. Instead…
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20 Nov 2015
By Mark Feder

What Factors Affect Mortgage Payments?

Mortgage Tips
As you can see in the video below, the amount of the down payment the size of the mortgage loan, the interest rate the length of the repayment term and payment schedule will all affect the size of your mortgage payment. In bullets: Down payment Loan size Interest rate - fixed or adjustable Repayment term - how long Payment schedule - how often all affect the size of your payment.
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25 Sep 2014
By Mark Feder

Understanding Title Insurance and How It Impacts Your Mortgage Loan

Mortgage Tips
When you buy a home, you will be given a title to your new property. A title is a legal document that proves you own the property, and in most cases the title excludes other parties from making an ownership claim. However, not all titles give you free and clear ownership of the property. Title insurance protects you and your lender from title disputes and other ownership issues that may arise. Here are just a few ways that title insurance can impact your mortgage. How Title Insurance Protects A Lender There are certain situations in which someone might put a…
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