Home Buying

Low-income buyers want to know: Why are FHA premium cuts still on hold?

Bethany Ramos November 9, 2017First-Time Homebuyer, Home Buying, Loan Types

Reading Time: 4 minutesA leg up for the low-income homebuyer hangs in the balance. One of the first actions …

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4 non-monetary ways we measure our success as a mortgage lender

Bethany Ramos November 4, 2017About Cornerstone, First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Buying, Homeowners, Industry Professionals, Loan Officers

Reading Time: 6 minutesSucceeding as a mortgage lender is about much more than money. It’s also about more than …

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QUIZ: Are you really ready to buy a house?

Bethany Ramos October 19, 2017Credit Score, Finance, First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Buying, Quizzes

Reading Time: 2 minutesIs it a good time for you to buy a house? Take our quiz. Score 28-36: …

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Is your house missing something? 11 frugal Amazon finds for new buyers

Bethany Ramos October 17, 2017First-Time Homebuyer, Home Buying, Home Improvement, Homeowners

Reading Time: 5 minutesYou’ve unpacked your boxes, and you’ve started to settle in. And slowly but surely, you’ve begun …

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VIDEO: Moving for Success Episode 1 – Plan ahead

Bethany Ramos October 14, 2017First-Time Homebuyer, Home Buying, Homeowners, Moving, Videos

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhether you’re moving for a new job, a new school district, or a chance to experience …

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How will the Equifax data breach affect your ability to get a mortgage?

Bethany Ramos October 8, 2017Credit Score, Finance, First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Buying, Homeowners, Mortgage Rates, News, Refinance

Reading Time: 5 minutesUpdated Oct. 2017. Like throwing a stone into a pond, the Equifax data breach has long-lasting …

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6 steps of the home loan process every buyer needs to know

Bethany Ramos September 28, 2017First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Buying

Reading Time: 5 minutesUpdated Sept. 28, 2018. Congratulations! You’ve made one of life’s biggest decisions by choosing to buy a …

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VIDEO: The quick-and-easy breakdown of the different loan types

Bethany Ramos September 23, 2017First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Buying, Homeowners, Loan Types, Refinance, Videos

Reading Time: 3 minutesFar before you ever start checking out your dream homes in person, you’re going to want …

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What’s a title commitment? Understanding your titlework before closing day

Bethany Ramos September 19, 2017First-Time Homebuyer, Home Buying, Industry Professionals, Loan Officers, Title Agents

Reading Time: 4 minutesMost people sail through homebuying with their eyes wide shut because, well, those mountains of paperwork …

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How to make a financial plan for your future when you’re feeling clueless

Bethany Ramos September 7, 2017Finance, First-Time Homebuyer, Home Buying, Homeowners, Refinance

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhen it comes to our financial planning, the outlook ain’t so grand. Over half of us …

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