What's the Difference Between a Mortgage Pre-Approval and a Pre-Qualification?
One will help you buy a home, and the other will get you laughed out of an open house.
October 13, 2022 5 MIN
4 Things Would-Be Homebuyers Should Never Say To Lenders
When you apply for a mortgage, anything you say or do could derail your homebuying efforts. Proceed with caution.
October 11, 2022 5 MIN
Credit Scores and Mortgages: How Low Can You Go and Still Buy?
Lenders now have the time to spend on a loan file that needs a little more TLC, since they're no longer flooded with 800-FICO-score, 20%-down loans.
September 29, 2022 7 MIN
Not Just Startups Anymore: Lenders Are Helping Buyers Make All-Cash Offers, Too
Cash-offer startups like Ribbon and HomeLight are facing competition from traditional lenders in search of homebuyers.
September 28, 2022 6 MIN
Can I Get A Jumbo Loan With 10% Down? How About 5% Down?
Jumbo borrowers might be surprised at how little some lenders require for a down payment.
August 23, 2022 5 MIN
Pros and Cons of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
ARMs can save new homeowners serious money, but they're not for everyone.
August 9, 2022 6 MIN
