HomeLight

JANUARY 27, 2021

Your mortgage payment is more than just the cost of the principal and interest on your loan. to 1% of the loan amount annually. Make sure you budget for the entirety of your monthly mortgage payment, not just your principal and interest! Know your loan types. Conventional loan. This can spell trouble.

Closing costs 117

Closing costs Loans Inspection Earnest money deposit 117

HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Conventional loans closed in an average of 47 days in July 2021, while FHA loans took 51 days, and VA loans required an average of 52 to close. In that case, you could get your earnest money back if you have an inspection contingency and make the decision within the period the contract specifies.

Closing 82

Closing Inspection Title Due diligence 82

Redfin

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

PMI is an added insurance charged by mortgage lenders to protect themselves in case you default on your loan payments. Money that is not going against the principal of your mortgage. Finally, figure out what type of loan is right for you. Should you go with an FHA loan, which is a government-backed loan, conventional or VA loan?

Debt-to-income ratio 75

Debt-to-income ratio Pre-approval Inspection Purchase and sale agreement 75