Types of Down Payment Assistance and Ways to Save on Your Down Payment
If you’re a homebuyer in Lakewood or Long Beach, you could qualify for down payment assistance.
There are several types of down payment assistance programs available, including:
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Posted by Angie Johnson on November 21, 2019 in Financing
What is Down Payment Assistance?
A lot of first-time homebuyers are eligible for down payment assistance – but most don’t even know that it’s available.
So what is down payment assistance, and could you take advantage of it to buy your first home in Lakewood or ...
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Posted by Angie Johnson on November 21, 2019 in Financing
Should You Have Preapproval Before You Make an Offer?
If you’re buying a home for sale in Lakewood or Long Beach, the first thing you should do is get preapproval from your lender.
Here’s why.
Should You Have Preapproval Before You Make an Offer?
When you get a preapproval letter from ...
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Posted by Allison Van Wig on November 21, 2019 in Financing
How Long Will Your Mortgage Preapproval Letter Last?
If you’re like most people who are buying a home for sale in Lakewood or Long Beach, you already know that you need a preapproval letter from your lender that says you’re qualified to borrow money to buy a house. You might even have a ...
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Posted by Angie Johnson on November 21, 2019 in Financing
What's a Good Faith Estimate?
When you buy a home for sale in Lakewood or Long Beach, you’ll most likely need a mortgage - and with your mortgage, you’ll get a good faith estimate.
But what is a good faith estimate?
What's a Good Faith Estimate?
A good faith estimate ...
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Posted by Angie Johnson on November 21, 2019 in Financing
Types of Home Loans
When you’re buying a home for sale in Lakewood or Long Beach, you’ll probably need a mortgage loan - most people do. But what are the most common types of loans, and what are they for? This post will guide you so you can make the best ...
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Posted by Angie Johnson on November 21, 2019 in Financing
The New UltraFICO Score
You probably know more than you want to know about your own credit score - if you’re like most people buying a home for sale in Lakewood or Long Beach, you know that it’s incredibly important in getting approved for a mortgage loan.
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Posted by Angie Johnson on November 21, 2019 in Financing
How to Improve Your Credit Score to Get Home Financing
Most people have to take out a mortgage to buy a home - few people actually have hundreds of thousands of dollars tucked away in their mattresses (or in a bank, but who’s keeping track?).
Unless you’re stocked up on cash, you’re ...
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Posted by Angie Johnson on November 21, 2019 in Financing