Buying Your First House After 60

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...

When Should I Lock in a Mortgage Rate?

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...

Tips for Single Women Home Buyers

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...

Getting a Mortgage in 2017? Here’s What You Should Know

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...

How to Buy a House After a Foreclosure or Short Sale

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,...

How Renters Can Come Up With a Down Payment

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...