by mylenderjackie | Jan 24, 2023 | Loan Approvals
Why Does Debt-to-Income Ratio Matter? There are multiple metrics lenders use to determine someone’s ability to repay a mortgage, as well as how much debt they are able to take on. The more you understand the mortgage approval process and what your lender is...
by mylenderjackie | Jan 16, 2023 | Buying, Stated Income Loans
What Do Lenders Want to See from a Self-Employed Borrower? – Are you a self-employed borrower hoping to buy a home in the new year? Qualifying for a mortgage without traditional proof of employment and income may sound scary, but when you work with a lender who...
by mylenderjackie | Jan 11, 2023 | Refinance Your Home Loan
Should You Refinance in 2023? – The refinancing storm of the past few years has calmed down significantly as the FED has raised the federal funds rate, but that doesn’t mean your opportunity to refinance has necessarily passed. There are still some people...
by mylenderjackie | Jan 4, 2023 | Refinance Your Home Loan
Refinancing as a self-employed person might seem out of reach. Without typical proof of income or tax returns to prove to your lender that you can afford your home, qualifying for a traditional mortgage refinance is tricky. But that doesn’t mean you can’t...
by mylenderjackie | Dec 26, 2022 | Credit
Is Raising Your Credit Score Your New Year’s Resolution? – Trying to decide on a good New Year’s resolution for 2023? Consider making yours work to raise your credit score. It might not be as hard as you think, and the benefits are significant. If...
by mylenderjackie | Nov 29, 2022 | Stated Income Loans
2-1 Buydowns for Self Employed Borrowers – Have you heard about a 2-1 buydown? This mortgage solution can provide borrowers with an way to lower their mortgage interest rate temporarily, and is often ideal for self-employed borrowers. Keep reading for everything...
by mylenderjackie | Nov 21, 2022 | Buying
Are you looking for creative solutions to make buying a home today affordable? With rising interest rates, some buyers are concerned about how to afford the home they want. One of the solutions available today is buying discount points. To learn more about what...
by mylenderjackie | Nov 15, 2022 | Credit
Qualifying for a self-employed mortgage without a traditional job may sound stressful. When you realize that your lender will need proof of income, and your income is variable or has a shorter history because you are self-employed, you may be wondering how you can...
by mylenderjackie | Nov 8, 2022 | Loan Programs
Home Loan Options For Buyers With A Small Down Payment – If you are buying a home, then you are most likely looking for a home loan. Many people who don’t have the funds for a down payment assume that they won’t qualify, but there are options for...
by mylenderjackie | Oct 24, 2022 | Loan Programs
Do you remember the first time you thought about purchasing a home? You most likely had the best and most aesthetically pleasing home in your mind’s eye. All of these fun imaginative ideas can come true but you probably weren’t thinking about a mortgage,...