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Cory Thompson July 5, 2018

Top Uses Of A HELOC

Homeowners who have equity built up in their homes can tap into that equity using a home equity line of credit, or HELOC. This financial tool can be a great way to accomplish a number of financial goals.

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

Cory Thompson July 3, 2018

Seller-Paid Closing Costs In A Seller’s Market? Yes, It’s Still Possible

For first-time home buyers, closing costs are a major hurdle for home ownership. Coming up with a down payment and several thousand dollars for closing costs can be hard without home equity to tap.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Closing Costs, Home Loan, Mortgage

Cory Thompson June 27, 2018

Understanding the Factors That Impact Your Credit Score

Most consumers believe if they pay their bills on time, they need not worry about their credit score. Oftentimes, it is a rude awakening when they apply for a mortgage loan, car loan, or any revolving credit to learn they are not going to get the lowest rates available due to their credit score. This is because paying bills on time only accounts for 35 percent of your credit score. The remaining 65 percent is spread out among other factors that impact your credit score.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Credit Score, Mortgage, Pre-Approval

Cory Thompson June 21, 2018

3 Programs That Allow You To Buy A Home With No Money Down In 2018

Home buyers are typically advised to put at least 20% down for a mortgage. Coming up with that amount can seem almost impossible if you have little to no money left over after paying bills each month.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tagged With: Financing, Mortgage, Real Estate

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Cory Thompson

Cory Thompson


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