by mylenderjackie | Apr 17, 2017 | Buying
When is the right time to lock in a mortgage rate? This is an open-ended question. I’ve had people ask me when the best time is to lock in their rate even the best time of day or the day of the week. But the best time to lock in a mortgage is usually when the...
by mylenderjackie | Feb 20, 2017 | Buying
This is or should not be an uncommon occurrence, but I do have a lot of women that come to me wondering if they really can buy a house by themselves. Of course! No one says you must own property with another person. But, you DO need to be able to afford it on your...
by mylenderjackie | Feb 6, 2017 | Buying
Trying to find accurate news and information these days seems like a wild goose chase. You never know who to believe anymore and if you hear something you have to check the source and then crosscheck it with other reputable sources. It really becomes a frustrating...
by mylenderjackie | Jan 30, 2017 | Buying
I have a lot of people ask me similar questions about buying a house after a foreclosure or short sale. However, it’s important to note that just because the waiting period is over doesn’t necessarily mean you will automatically be approved. Credit scores,...
by mylenderjackie | Jan 24, 2017 | Buying
Oh, that darn down payment. The reason a lot of people simply cannot buy a house. That down payment is a huge amount to save up for a put down on a house and unfortunately is one of the main reasons many people do not move from renting to buy. Embedded from MGIC...
by mylenderjackie | Nov 14, 2016 | Buying
This is a common question for many potential homebuyers: how long will a bankruptcy keep them from buying a home or how long after a foreclosure can a borrower apply for a home loan? Both of these situations are very unique and different in and of themselves. A...