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What NOT to Do When Getting a Mortgage
Homebuyers make a lot of mistakes that hurt their chances of getting a mortgage pre-approval from their lender. You don't want to join their ranks and sabotage your home purchase.
To find out what those missteps are, we talked to two lending experts: Casey Fleming, a mortgage advisor with C2 Financial Corp. in San Jose, California, and Heather McRae, a senior loan officer with Chicago Financial Services in Chicago.
Here are the six common mistakes they see borrowers make — and tips to avoid them:
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Options For Paying Off Your Mortgage
If you can afford it, it might be simple to pay off your mortgage earlier. But should you? That's a complicated question.
Homeowners with low mortgage rates may be better off putting extra money in a Roth IRA or 401(k), both of which might offer a higher return than paying off the mortgage.
Then there's the college aid factor. If you're applying for need-based aid for your kids, that home equity could count against you with some colleges because some institutions view equity as money in the bank.
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A few Tips for First Time Homebuyers
Ready to purchase your first home? Though the process may seem overwhelming, knowing where to start is half the battle. Follow these five tips to help ease your stress and prepare for a smooth home buying experience.
Clean Up Your Credit Score
Having good credit is one of the most important factors when qualifying for a loan. Depending on where your score stands, it may take six months to a year to improve your credit. A...
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