12 Jul 2022
By Mark Feder

Financing Options For Home Improvement Projects: What To Know

Mortgage
Are you planning on updating your house? A home improvement project can be expensive, but you don't necessarily need to pay for the entire cost upfront. There are several loan options that can make it easier for you to get your home improvement project started right now. What are your options? A Personal Loan One of the most common options people use to finance a home improvement project is a personal loan. This could be a great option for you if you don't want to use your home as collateral or if you don't have enough equity in your home…
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08 Jul 2022
By Mark Feder

You Closed On A House: Do You Or Your Lender Own It?

Mortgage
You were able to find a house and successfully close on it, so congratulations on becoming a homeowner! Then, you pause for a second and think: does your lender own your house? Some people believe that if they only put 20 percent down on a house, the lender actually owns the other 80 percent. Does this mean that your lender still owns a large portion of your house? This is not the case, but there are some caveats that you need to keep in mind. Your Name Is On The Title First, you are the one who owns the house.…
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06 Jul 2022
By Mark Feder

An Overview Of A Drive By Appraisal

Mortgage
If you are applying for a home loan of any kind, there is a high likelihood that your lender will require a home appraisal. An appraisal is done to figure out how much your home is actually worth because the lender does not want to lend you more money than you could theoretically sell the home for in the future. There are some situations where the lender might be fine with a drive/by appraisal. What does this mean? Comparing A Traditional Appraisal To A Drive By Appraisal A traditional appraisal is a very thorough process where the appraiser comes to…
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29 Jun 2022
By Mark Feder

You Are A Serious Buyer: How To Show It

Mortgage
Today, the housing market is as hot as it has ever been. There are many people who are missing out on their dream homes because they are having a hard time competing with countless other people who are in the same position as them. If you want to put yourself in the best position possible to win a bidding war, you might be thinking about paying cash for your home; however, not everyone is in the same financial position. There are a few other ways for you to show a seller's agent that you are serious about your offer. Get A…
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