09 Nov 2017
By Mark Feder

Taking Out a Mortgage for the First Time? Learn Why a Condo Might Be a Great First Home

Home Mortgage Tips
Are you starting to tire of paying your monthly rent to someone and never building any equity? Renting forever can be a significant pain, especially as you're contributing to someone else's financial well-being. The good news is that there are affordable real estate options out there for those investing in their first home. Below we will share a few excellent reasons why an apartment or condo might be the best choice for a first-time home buyer. A Manageable Monthly Payment In most markets across the country, condos and apartments are available at a significantly lower cost than a full-sized house.…
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07 Nov 2017
By Mark Feder

Considering a New Home Next Year? Start Now and Get a Jump on Improving Your Credit Score

Home Mortgage Tips
In the market for a new home in 2018? With the new year just a few short weeks away, that leaves you with precious little time to get your finances in order. Let's explore a few tips that will help you get a jump on improving your credit score before the end of the year. Grab A Fresh Copy The first step is to order a fresh copy of your credit report from one of the major agencies. The Fair Credit Reporting Act allows you to access a free copy of your credit report once every 12 months. So, if…
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02 Nov 2017
By Mark Feder

Mortgage 101: How Interest-Only Mortgages Work and Why They’re A Good Solution for Some Buyers

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Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or an experienced real estate investor, if you are planning to borrow funds to buy a home you will want to choose the right mortgage product. In today's blog post we'll explore how interest-only mortgages work and why they're the perfect choice for some homebuyers. How Interest-Only Mortgages Differ From Conventional Ones As the name suggests, interest-only mortgages are loans where you are only required to pay off the interest portion of the loan each month for some specific term. The length of these loans can be up to ten years, although five or seven…
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31 Oct 2017
By Mark Feder

62 or Older? 3 Reasons Why a Reverse Mortgage Might Be the Perfect Financial Solution for You

Home Mortgage Tips
Are you and your spouse starting to move into your retirement years? If so, you already know that you are going to need a solid financial plan for when your primary sources of income are no longer bringing money in. If you have invested in your retirement, you might be all set. However, what if your house makes up the majority of your net worth? Let's take a quick look at three reasons why a reverse mortgage might be a great way to unlock the equity you've built up in your home. Reason #1: This Is Your Last Home To…
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