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Cory Thompson November 29, 2019

How Much Of A Down Payment Should I Make On My Home?

There are a lot of steps that people need to take when buying a home. One of the most common issues that people discuss is the down payment. Most banks will require a down payment so that they aren’t the only ones taking on the risk of buying a home. The common question people have is how much of a down payment they should apply.

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

Cory Thompson April 4, 2019

11 Simple Ways To Save Money Toward The Purchase Of Your New Home

If you find it difficult to make ends meet, these tips will help you save money in ways that are easy to do and create substantial savings over time.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Down Payment, New Home, Real Estate

Cory Thompson March 1, 2019

Down Payment Money Saving Mistakes

Are you saving up money for a down payment? Saving money to put down on a home is always a smart idea, but there are right ways and wrong ways to go about it. Understanding how to best save for a down payment will go a long way toward ensuring you’re ready when you finally find the house of your dreams.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Budget, Down Payment, Real Estate

Cory Thompson January 10, 2019

3 Tips To Save For A Down Payment

Saving up for a down payment can feel overwhelming. Most people have never saved up the kind of money it takes for a down payment. It can be done, though. The goal is to put 20% down on a house. This is what it takes if you don’t want to have to pay private mortgage insurance every month.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Down Payment, Financing Options, Mortgage

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Cory Thompson

Cory Thompson


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