by mylenderjackie | Aug 30, 2017 | Buying
In the mortgage industry there are a lot of big words and terminologies being thrown around and while those that are familiar with the industry understand completely, most of the general public is left scratching their heads. So what is this term “debt to income...
by mylenderjackie | Jul 13, 2017 | Buying
It doesn’t happen often that there are circumstances that make it impossible for people to buy a home before 50 or 60 years old. Perhaps they’ve been in the military and have relocated most of their life or they have preferred to rent, letting someone else take care...
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,...