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Housing Wire
MARCH 22, 2023
HousingWire recently spoke to Tom Kriby, vice president of client development and partnerships at Westwood Insurance Agency, about how working with an insurance agency can simplify the closing process for their customers, even in times of interest rate uncertainty. HW: How does working with an insurance agency simplify the closing process?
Housing Wire
MARCH 25, 2021
Do I need to pay off my student loans before buying my first home? What it really comes down to is whether or not you feel comfortable paying a mortgage (and all the other fun expenses that come with having a home), while also paying off student loans. For example, a conventional loan lets you put as little as 3% down.
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Housing Wire
MAY 8, 2023
Mortgage lender and servicer NewRez on Monday launched a special purpose credit program through Freddie Mac that will provide $3,000 or more in closing cost assistance to qualifying first-time homebuyers. “With BorrowSmart Access, we’re delivering on that mission by providing ways to reduce cost in the homebuying process.”
Housing Wire
JANUARY 20, 2021
The type of mortgage loan you qualify for is just as important as the mortgage lender you work with. To find a qualified lender, you need a good credit score and a good debt-to-income ratio, which is the percentage of a consumer’s monthly gross income that goes to paying down debt.
Housing Wire
APRIL 7, 2021
Your Income Is Stable. A stable income means you’re more likely to be approved for a loan , than someone with an unstable income. Because of this, today’s lenders are more than willing to work with potential first-time homebuyers who have debt, just as long as their debt-to-income ratio (DTI) isn’t too high.
HomeLight
DECEMBER 5, 2023
That’s where a bridge loan in Connecticut can be your saving grace. A bridge loan is your short-term financial bridge, designed to help you purchase that new home while your old one is still on the market. What is a bridge loan, in simple words? How does a bridge loan work in Connecticut?
Realty Biz
APRIL 8, 2022
Physician mortgage loans are a particular loan class exclusively available for physicians and medical residents. A few factors can make home loans more difficult than you would expect for a person who works as a doctor. So, let’s look at three of those major problems you can solve by opting for physician mortgage loans. .
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