Let's take look at 4 very common lending myths that are floating around out there and shed a little light on why they’re not always so accurate.  Before we do, I just want to mention that while I am a licensed real estate broker, I am not a ...

Please enjoy this tongue in cheek look at some pretty serious recommendations regarding a borrower's behavior during the home loan acquisition process...

1. Thou shalt not change jobs, become self-employed or quit your job. 
2. Thou shalt not buy a car, truck or van (or you may be living ...

Please note - any one of these lenders will have much more comprehensive information regarding getting pre-approved.  If you are ready to get the home buying process started and have not yet been pre-approved, I recommend starting there.

There are a number of documents you will need to gather for your ...

Going from getting your offer accepted to getting your keys in hand on your new home usually takes about 45-60 days if you aren’t paying in cash.  There are several things that need to occur during that time period:

• Home Inspection Period: 10 business days
• Home Appraisal: 7-14 days
• Loan Underwriting ...

Step 1: Get Loan Pre-Approval (If You’re Not Buying With Cash)

Before looking at homes, it’s important to determine your budget - what you qualify for and, more importantly, what is comfortable for you financially.  A good lender will help you determine both. If you're not pre-approved, start here:

• Getting ...