This Episode is the initial conversation we should be having before even starting the qualification process. This is the convo as to why it's a good idea to buy. The conversation doesn't only touch on the obvious financial reasons why it's a good idea, this one goes a little deeper into the emotional reasons too. Did you not know real estate can be emotional? Haha! Well it is! Think about the home you grew up in or the one maybe you wish you had... There is emotion in everything we do people! Check it out, leave your comments and please if you have questions reach out! my email is mgilmore@truemortgagefl.com or find me on IG, Facebook, LinkedIn or my fav TikTok! Let's go!
What is a home renovation loan? Are they complicated? How can you get one and why do you need one?
I answer all these questions about Home Renovations loans. They are surprisingly easier than I thought they would be.
Listen in as there's a new program to help buyers reduce interest rates temporarily. This may help if buyer is then able to refinance when rates come down again.
The kicker is that you need to go through a broker. Banks don't want to do this program, but a mortgage broker can help you.
Do you qualify and qualify comfortably with a monthly payment to buy a new house? With the rising interest rates, does it make sense to buy a home due to rising interest rates?
Learn about your debt-to-income ratio and if interest rates are driving house prices down.
Are you panicked over rising rates?
This may still be okay if you're trying to buy a house. There may not be as much competition for getting into the house you want. Instead of it being over-crowded with crazy offers, you now may be able to get the house you want.
Yes, rates are higher. But when you look at what your monthly payment is, it doesn't mean you can't get a home. Plus, refinancing when the rates are lower is always an option.
If you have a side hustle, do you know how to report that as income when buying a house? Listen in as we talk about what that means for your overall income.
FHA loans are not as bad as they seem.
Did you know you may not need 20% down to buy a house? I can help you figure out just what you can get, how much down you need to pay, and more. Sometimes it's as little as 3%!
More questions are asked about the buildings that are new to condo loan applications. This is a good thing.
Whether you want to buy or sell a condo, or if you're a realtor, it's important to do your homework.
It's a complicated process, which has become more complicated in the last year. I've done the research and education in this process.
Reach out to me if you have questions about condo lending.
You can buy a house even if you have student loans. Listen in as to how with proper documentation you can buy a home even if you still owe on student loans.
Actions speak louder than thoughts.
Let's talk goals for 2022 and working through these goals one small step at a time starts to create the momentum you need to buy a house.
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