Ahh, the good old credit score. It’s the center of many of our financial decisions, but do you really know how it works? Especially when it comes to a mortgage, having a good credit score can be a deciding factor in our ability to purchase a home. And it’s important to always work towards improving […]
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Was Your Mortgage Approval Stalled?
If your mortgage approval has been stalled, you may be wondering what went wrong during the application process. There are factors that everyone should avoid to keep the mortgage application process on track. Here are five tips you should follow to avoid your mortgage approval from being stalled. Your Job Status An important factor to […]
The Best Ways to Refinance a Home with a...
The main reason homeowners refinance home mortgages is for a lower interest rate, lower monthly payment or the chance to shorten the term of their mortgage. Refinancing may be a great option to consider if it means you will be saving money on your existing mortgage. If you have a bad credit score it can put you […]
How to Get a Mortgage After a Foreclosur...
If you’re trying to purchase a home after a foreclosure, you aren’t alone. In fact, many who lost their homes during the Great Recession are just starting to re-enter the housing market. If this is the case for you, you may already be qualified to get a mortgage. However, if you’ve lost your home more […]
6 Ways to Boost Your Credit Score Before...
The Best Ways to Boost Your Credit Score Buying a home is a long process that starts months before you ever look for the first home listing online. A variety of factors, including your credit score, all factor into whether or not you are approved by a lender. If your credit score could use some […]
How Credit Scores Are Calculated
Credit Score 101 When you’re preparing to buy a new home or refinance your mortgage, there’s a good chance you are thinking closely about your credit score. This number plays a large role in a variety of aspects of your mortgage, including what financing options are available to you, the interest rates you’re offered and […]
Lutherville Mortgage – Steps of the Mort
As a Lutherville mortgage expert, I take great pride in using my knowledge and experience in the mortgage industry to help educate my clients throughout the entire mortgage process. I have helped countless clients secure the financing they needed to purchase the home of their dreams and I am well aware of the stress that […]
Is Your Credit Score Where You Need it t...
All About Credit Scores There’s a lot that is calculated into your credit score. If it’s not where you’d like it to be, we can help you to understand what you need to do to get it there. The first, and most important, number to understand is your actual score, and where it falls on […]