What Are Seller Concessions?

What Are Seller Concessions?

The dance between home buyer and seller is a tricky one. Although it might seem like a match made in heaven – one person wants to buy a house, the other has a house to sell – there are a lot of factors that go into whether a sale will be successful or no

Nov 29, 2018 | Home Buying or Selling

4 Documents You Need for Mortgage Pre-Approval

4 Documents You Need for Mortgage Pre-Approval

Getting a mortgage pre-approval is a smart step before you go out looking for a home. A pre-approval letter shows sellers that you have already proven to a mortgage company that you have the income and down payment to qualify for a mortgage loan. Th

Nov 28, 2018 | Home Buying or Selling First-time Homebuyers

Jumbo Mortgage Loan Basics

Jumbo Mortgage Loan Basics

The majority of homes around the country are purchased with the aid of traditional, conforming mortgage loans. Yet when home prices rise quickly, many markets have price tags that are too high for these standard loans. Enter the jumbo loan.   What i

Nov 14, 2018 | Home Buying or Selling

Using Gift Money for Your Down Payment: What You Need to Know

Using Gift Money for Your Down Payment: What You Need to Know

You're planning on buying a home in the new future when your lease is up. You don't have much saved for a down payment due to recently getting married. So you're considering asking a family member for a gift for your down payment. You mi

Nov 02, 2018 | Home Buying or Selling First-time Homebuyers

How to Save for Your House Down Payment

How to Save for Your House Down Payment

Buying a home is a big step in life and a significant commitment. Most of us will need to secure financing, working with a Utah mortgage broker, to purchase a new home. For this step, a majority of programs require a down payment. A down pa

Oct 23, 2018 | Home Buying or Selling First-time Homebuyers

How to Qualify for a Mortgage When Your Income Isn’t Steady

How to Qualify for a Mortgage When Your Income Isn’t Steady

Mortgage brokers and lenders love to see borrowers with consistent, steady incomes. But not all borrowers have jobs that send a paycheck every two weeks. Of course, there are plenty of self-employed entrepreneurs, but there are also people who depend on t

Oct 10, 2018 | Home Buying or Selling