What's Included in My Monthly Mortgage Payment?

What's Included in My Monthly Mortgage Payment?

When you get a mortgage to buy a home it’s important to understand the breakdown of your monthly mortgage payment. This will help you keep track of your finances, and to help you figure out your timeline of when you should be able to pay off your Ut

Mar 04, 2019 | Home Buying or Selling Mortgage Basics

How long after bankruptcy should I wait before applying for a mortgage?

How long after bankruptcy should I wait before applying for a mortgage?

Going through a bankruptcy, either personally or with your business, can affect your ability to qualify for a mortgage. Your credit score may drop, and you may need to wait before applying for a home loan. It all depends on the size of your down payment a

Feb 27, 2019 | Home Buying or Selling Credit

What Are Mortgage Points?

What Are Mortgage Points?

If you have ever checked out the current status of mortgage interest rates, you may have seen the average points listed next to the rates. What are these mortgage points and how do they affect your interest rate?   Points Defined Mortgage points, o

Feb 06, 2019 | Home Buying or Selling VA Loans FHA Loans Mortgage Basics Conventional Loans

Buying a Home as a Millennial: Myths Debunked

Buying a Home as a Millennial: Myths Debunked

As a millennial, your probably sick of hearing about millennials are not able to purchase homes. You're a hyper-analyzed generation whose perceived as self-entitled, lazy, and a lives in your parent's basement. You've probably seen

Jan 17, 2019 | Home Buying or Selling First-time Homebuyers

First-Time Homebuyers Should Avoid These 5 Mistakes

First-Time Homebuyers Should Avoid These 5 Mistakes

Buying a home in Utah for the first time is a very exciting adventure, but as with any new experience, it can be easy to make plenty of mistakes. In order to make a satisfying purchase, try to avoid these 5 big first-timer blunders.   1. Get Pre-App

Jan 16, 2019 | Home Buying or Selling First-time Homebuyers

What You Need to Know About Mortgage Prepayment Penalties

What You Need to Know About Mortgage Prepayment Penalties

Although they are not nearly as common today, some mortgage loans do come with a prepayment penalty. Home loan borrowers should be aware of them before signing their names on the dotted line. Here’s what you need to know about prepayment penalties:

Dec 12, 2018 | Home Buying or Selling Mortgage Basics