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Cory Thompson February 23, 2022

Everything Homeowners Need To Know About Down Payments

Buying a house is an exciting time, but homeowners also need to make the best financial decision to meet their needs. One of the biggest decisions potential homeowners will face is how much money to put down.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Down Payment, Interest Rates, Mortgage

Cory Thompson February 16, 2022

Eliminate These 5 Barriers To Saving For Your Down Payment This Month!

With all the expenses that go into monthly living and the temptations that come along with life, saving money for the down payment on your new home can be quite a struggle for many people. If you’re having a hard time saving and are wondering what you can do to ensure a higher bank balance next month, here are a few things that may pose a risk getting the home of your dreams.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Down Payment, Financial Planning, Home Purchase

Cory Thompson January 19, 2022

3 Considerations When Making A Down Payment

One of the challenges you will face when deciding how much money to put down on your new home is whether to put down a larger down payment or to take a bit of money from your down payment and use it to pay “discount points” to lower your interest rate.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Down Payment, Home Buyer Tips, Qualifying For A Loan

Cory Thompson October 20, 2021

A 20 Percent Down Payment: Is This Really Necessary?

Purchasing a home is a major decision, and it could be the most expensive financial transaction somebody ever makes. Therefore, it is important to get this right. One of the biggest hurdles for a new homeowner is coming up with enough money for the down payment. A lot of people believe they require 20 percent down to purchase a home.

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

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Cory Thompson

Cory Thompson


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