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Cory Thompson January 20, 2023

An Often-Overlooked Trick Can Help You Afford A Second House

The whole idea of investing is to use a portion of your money now to get more down the road. It is important for everyone to diversify their investments, and you might be thinking about buying a second house to do so. Investing in real estate is a goal that a lot of people have, but how can you get started? It was challenging enough to buy your first house, so how can you afford a second one?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Cash Out Refi, Mortgage

Cory Thompson January 19, 2023

VA Loans: Are They Assumable?

Members of the military, their family members, and veterans have access to a unique mortgage option called a VA loan. This can be a strong option because it provides borrowers with an opportunity to purchase a house for less than 20 percent down. While not everyone is eligible for a VA loan, there are a lot of people who are wondering, are VA loans assumable? There are a few key points to keep in mind.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Assumable, Mortgage, VA Loans

Cory Thompson January 18, 2023

How Do You Actually Write The Check To Buy A House?

After you have found the right house to meet your needs, you need to make the down payment to complete the transaction. Can you show up at the closing table with a suitcase full of cash? Of course, that would be a bit suspect, so that is not actually how it happens. What do you need to do to actually hand over the funds to buy the house?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Closing Costs, Mortgage

Cory Thompson January 18, 2023

How Do You Actually Write The Check To Buy A House?

After you have found the right house to meet your needs, you need to make the down payment to complete the transaction. Can you show up at the closing table with a suitcase full of cash? Of course, that would be a bit suspect, so that is not actually how it happens. What do you need to do to actually hand over the funds to buy the house?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Closing Costs, Mortgage

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Cory Thompson

Cory Thompson


Mortgage Loan Originator
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