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

What is a Piggyback Mortgage?

What is a Piggyback Mortgage?

In order to achieve the dream of homeownership, many buyers look for creative financing to aid them in their quest. One such option is a piggyback mortgage, which actually involves taking out two separate loans to make homeownership more affordable. These

Sep 12, 2018 | Home Buying or Selling First-time Homebuyers

How Much House Can I Afford?

How Much House Can I Afford?

When you are ready to buy a home, whether for the first time or the tenth, it is always important to know how much you can afford to spend. This will help you narrow your home search and ensure you do not get in over your head financially. There are sever

Aug 08, 2018 | Home Buying or Selling First-time Homebuyers

Can I Qualify for an FHA Loan?

Can I Qualify for an FHA Loan?

FHA loans (those sponsored by the Federal Housing Administration) are mortgages that allow low down payments and have relaxed credit score requirements, making them very popular with first-time homebuyers and those with less-than-perfect credit. If you th

Jul 25, 2018 | First-time Homebuyers FHA Loans

Homebuying Myths

Homebuying Myths

The process of buying or selling a home can be very complex and there are a lot of homebuying myths that exist, especially if you are a first-time homebuyer. At Advanced Funding Home Mortgage Loans, we help make discern fact from fiction. Unfortunat

Jul 01, 2018 | Home Buying or Selling First-time Homebuyers

Pre-Approval vs Pre-Qualification

Pre-Approval vs Pre-Qualification

When it comes to mortgages, there are two similar sounding terms that often confuse potential homebuyers: pre-qualification and pre-approval. While they are alike in some ways, their purposes are different. If you're looking to get a Utah mortgage, here’s

Jun 27, 2018 | Home Buying or Selling First-time Homebuyers