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Cory Thompson April 14, 2023

Buying A House With No Money Down

If you dream of owning a house one day, you have probably realized that one of the biggest challenges is saving money for a down payment. You have already found your dream property, but then the lender asks you to put 20 percent down, which can be tens of thousands of dollars. Fortunately, there are alternative options available, and you may be able to purchase a home for no money down.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgages, USDA Loan, VA Loan

Cory Thompson April 7, 2023

A Home Equity Loan Versus A HELOC

If you are looking for a quick source of cash, you may have been told that you can tap into the equity in your home. If you have at least 20 percent equity in your home, you can borrow against that equity at a relatively low-interest rate for a quick source of funding. You might be deciding whether to apply for a home equity loan or a home equity line of credit, which is usually shortened to HELOC.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: HELOC, Home Equity, Mortgage

Cory Thompson April 5, 2023

How To Successfully Use Your Down Payment to Achieve Your Home Buying Goals

When you are considering purchasing a home, understanding the lending guidelines regarding a down payment is important.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Down Payment, Mortgage, Seasoning

Cory Thompson March 31, 2023

White Lies That Could Make It Harder To Buy A Home

Right now, the real estate market is very competitive, and you might be tempted to use a few white lies to make your offer seem more competitive. No matter how much you want to purchase a home, you need to make sure you are completely honest and open when you go through the process from start to finish.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Application, Honesty, Mortgage

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Cory Thompson

Cory Thompson


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