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Cory Thompson December 5, 2017

Buying in 2018? Get Your Down Payment Ready Now by Tapping These Helpful Sources

Are you in the market for a new house or condo in 2018? With the new year just around the corner, now is the time to get all of your financial details in order. As you may know, buying a home is a significant financial transaction. But it all starts with your down payment, which is the lump sum that you invest in order to purchase the home.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Down Payments, Home Buyer Tips

Cory Thompson October 25, 2017

Worried That Your Past Student Loan Debt Might Delay Buying a Home? Here’s What to Do

Whether you are just about to graduate college or you have been out for a few years, there’s a good chance you’re carrying some amount of student loan debt. It seems that news headlines are regularly pointing out that the nation’s graduates are suffering from the stress of student debt. Moreover, that pressure can be even worse for those who are looking to buy a home and start putting some roots down in the local community.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Down Payments, Home Buyer Tips

Cory Thompson October 10, 2017

Understanding ‘Bridge’ Financing: How to Buy a New Home Before You Sell Your Current One

One of the biggest challenges a homeowner can face when looking to upgrade or move is trying to sell their current home while buying another. The great news is that there are bridge financing options available to homeowners which can help to get things moving. Let’s take a look at how a bridge loan works and how it can help you to buy a new home before your sale is finalized.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Down Payments, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage

Cory Thompson September 19, 2017

How Much Is the Right Amount to Commit to Your Down Payment? Let’s Take a Look

Are you thinking about buying a new house or apartment? If you are going to take out mortgage financing, one consideration you will have is your down payment, which is the amount you pay up front in cash to cover some of the purchase cost. Let’s consider a few points that will help you to decide how much is the right amount for your down payment.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Down Payments, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage

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Cory Thompson

Cory Thompson


Mortgage Loan Originator
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