BEFORE YOU BUY

Step By Step Guide To Buy A Home- You'll feel more confident about your home buying journey when you understand what is required of you and every other person who is involved in the transaction. This guide takes you through it, and shows you that you're only eleven steps away.

Can You Afford To Buy A New Home? You're ready for homeownership, but are your finances? Find out if your financial situation is stable enough to purchase a new home.

Find Out How Much Money You Qualify To Borrow For A Home- This calculator helps you determine what price home and what monthly payment you can afford.

Get Your Finances In Order- To-Do-List of seven tips to get your finances in order before you buy.

Five Factors That Determine Your Credit Score- Your credit score is one of the first things a lender looks at when you apply for credit. Credit scores help lenders determine how financially responsible you are, as well as whether or not you are likely to default on a loan. Whether you apply for a credit card, mortgage or car loan, your credit score will determine whether you get approved, as well as at what interest rate and loan amount. The higher your credit score, the better.A good credit score can potentially save you thousands of dollars in loan interest fees. A positive credit history, employment status and credit score means that you can get approved for higher loan amounts or credit card limits. This is particularly significant when applying for a home loan.

What You Can Do To Improve Your Credit- Credit scores, along with your overall income and debt, are big factors in determining whether you'll qualify for a loan and what your loan terms will be.

MAKING AN OFFER AND GETTING A HOME LOAN

How To Determine The Value Of A Home- Knowing the market  value of a home can help you make an offer with a higher likelihood of being accepted by a seller.

Top Eight Things To Know About A Mortgage- Shopping for your first mortgage can be confusing. Here's a guide to the most important things you need to know about mortgage loans.

Understanding Lender Fees- Before you sign with a mortgage company, find out a little more about lender fees and what they all mean.

PREPARE FOR CLOSING

Five Things To Know About Homeowner's Insurance

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