Cory Thompson

Mid America Mortgage, Inc.

 

Could Paying Off a Debt Before Applying for a Mortgage Actually Be the Wrong Move?

Paying off debt sounds like an obvious way to prepare for a mortgage. After all, fewer monthly obligations can improve cash flow and potentially help with mortgage qualification. But using a large portion of your savings to eliminate a debt immediately before buying a home is not automatically the best strategy. Sometimes the money in the bank can be just as important as the debt you want to eliminate.

Why Your First Mortgage Payment Might Be Farther Away Than You Expect

After closing on a home, buyers may be surprised to discover that their first regular mortgage payment is not necessarily due a few weeks later. Depending on the closing date, there can be a noticeable gap between receiving the keys and making that first payment. Understanding why can help new homeowners plan their finances during an already expensive transition.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 21st, 2026

Expectations that the Federal Reserve would raise rates to combat significant inflation have come to pass, with a modest 0.25% increase in the rate. The Federal Reserve has stated that it remains committed to restoring inflation to its 2.0% target, which will likely include further rate increases in the future. The rest of the week featured a light economic calendar with very few impactful releases, leaving the Federal Reserve’s rate decision as the primary driver of market activity.

How Buying a Home With Someone You Are Not Married To Changes the Financial Conversation

Buying a home with a partner, friend, sibling, or other person can make homeownership possible sooner and allow two people to combine their financial resources. But when two people who are not married purchase a home together, there are financial conversations worth having before they begin looking at properties. A mortgage may be shared, but income, debts, savings, credit profiles, and expectations about ownership can be very different.

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