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Cory Thompson March 16, 2018

Moving From An Apartment To A House? Here’s What You Need To Remember About Your Lease

The major problem that the vast majority of buyers will run into – especially when purchasing their first home – has to do with a lease agreement that is still active with their apartment complex at the time of the purchase.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Landlord, Real Estate, Tenant

Cory Thompson March 15, 2018

What Are The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Putting 20 Percent Down On A Home Purchase?

Several generations ago, lenders required home buyers to have a 20 percent down payment in order to get a mortgage. While there were a few options out there for people who couldn’t save this substantial amount, the reality was that for the majority of people, the 20 percent down was a requirement.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Down Payment, Mortgage, Piggyback Loan

Cory Thompson March 14, 2018

What Items Can Change My Mortgage Pre-Approval Status?

When you are purchasing a home, your lender may recommend you obtain a mortgage pre-approval before you find the home of your dreams. There are some benefits to being pre-approved before you find a home, but oftentimes, people confuse pre-qualifications with pre-approvals.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Assets, Mortgage, Pre-Approval

Cory Thompson March 13, 2018

Can I Have A Co-Signer For My Mortgage Loan?

Like credit cards or car loans, some mortgages allow borrowers to have co-signers on the loan with them, enhancing their application. However, a co-signer on a mortgage loan doesn’t have the same impact that it might on another loan. Furthermore, it poses serious drawbacks for the co-signer.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Co-Signer, Home Loan, Mortgage

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Cory Thompson

Cory Thompson


Mortgage Loan Originator
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Office 281.218.0505

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