How to Get into Real Estate Investing with House Hacking in 2023

by mylenderjackie | Jun 29, 2023 | Purchasing a Home

Investing in real estate has remained one of the best ways to create financial freedom and build generational wealth, but it can seem unattainable for those of us without a large amount of cash to start with. If you are interested in getting into real estate...

Keys to Qualifying for a Mortgage in 2023

by temineth | Jun 15, 2023 | Purchasing a Home

Mortgage rate increases are all over the news, leading some hopeful homebuyers to wonder if 2023 is still a good year to buy a home. Even if you will pay a higher interest rate than you would have 2 years ago, buying a home this year remains a great way to build...

Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Apply for a Mortgage

by mylenderjackie | Apr 2, 2023 | Purchasing a Home

Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Apply for a Mortgage – There are plenty of factors that might be leading you to wait on applying for a mortgage. Maybe you are worried about how to qualify as a newly self-employed person or entrepreneur, or maybe you’ve...

What is PMI and How Do I Know If I’ll Have to Pay It?

by mylenderjackie | Mar 7, 2023 | Purchasing a Home

What is PMI and How Do I Know If I’ll Have to Pay It? The more you research buying a home, the more acronyms you will come across. If you’re feeling lost among all the new terms, we can help break it down so that you feel confident and well-informed to...

Second Home Financing Looks Different in 2022

by mylenderjackie | Jun 7, 2022 | Purchasing a Home

Second homes can be a great way to invest and grow your wealth. On top of that, you have an amazing place to vacation whenever you want in one of your favorite places. Second-home ownership can help you to avoid being a victim of full hotels or unavailable rentals....

Pros and Cons of Applying for a Mortgage Without Your Spouse

by mylenderjackie | Feb 1, 2021 | Purchasing a Home

Married couples who are refinancing their home or purchasing a new one do not have to include both people on the mortgage. In some cases, including both spouses on the paperwork can cause more setbacks. The most common setback is when one spouse has a significantly...