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Cory Thompson May 22, 2024

Things You Should Understand About Private Mortgage Insurance

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is a sizable expense during the process of buying a home that many overlook until it impacts their financial decisions. Understanding PMI, its purpose, and strategies to manage or eliminate it can save you thousands of dollars over the life of your mortgage.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage, PMI, Private Mortgage Insurance

Cory Thompson May 21, 2024

Unlocking Lower Mortgage Rates By Boosting Your Credit Score

The interest rate you qualify for when securing a mortgage can make a huge difference in your financial journey. The good news is, that by understanding how credit scores impact mortgage rates and implementing strategic steps to boost your score, you can potentially unlock lower rates and save thousands of dollars over the life of your loan.

Filed Under: Credit Scoring Tagged With: Credit Score, Mortgage, Mortgage Rates

Cory Thompson May 17, 2024

Escrow Analysis: Your Key to Understanding Mortgage Payments

Escrow might sound like a fancy term, but it’s not rocket science. Let’s break it down into simple terms. In simple terms, an escrow analysis is a review of your escrow account conducted by your mortgage lender.

Filed Under: Escrow Tips Tagged With: Escrow, Escrow Analysis, Mortgage

Cory Thompson May 14, 2024

How Do Mortgage Points Cut Your Interest Costs?

Those who are involved in the real estate industry likely know that mortgage rates are at an all-time low. At the same time, nobody wants to pay more for a house than they have to. Some of the most important factors that dictate how much someone is going to pay for a house include points and interest rates.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Interest Rates, Mortgage, Mortgage Points

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Cory Thompson

Cory Thompson


Mortgage Loan Originator
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