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How to Divide Your Home Equity in a Divorce: What Do You Need?
How to Divide Your Home Equity in a Divorce: What Do You Need? Divorce is a difficult and stressful process. Not only will you feel the loss of a relationship, but you may also be dealing with legal and logistical hurdles. Splitting up real estate assets, even in the best of relationships, can cause distrust and resentment.…
Read MoreMortgage Market Update 3.17.23 for Dallas Texas
Mortgage Market Update for Dallas Texas March 17, 2023. Mortgage rates declined this week by roughly 0.375% due to news from the banking sector. Several of my 190+ lenders that I shop my clients mortgages with this week lowered rates. Some are more cautious than other, waiting to see if the volatility will subside before…
Read MoreWeekly Mortgage Rate Market Update for Texas 2.24.23
Hi everyone. It’s Friday, February 24th and I’m coming to you with the mortgage rate and Real Estate market update for Dallas Texas. Unfortunately, it was not a good week for mortgage rates. Interest rates climbed this week by as much as .375% on some products. Basically, the work that the Fed is doing to…
Read More13 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Tips for First-Time Homebuyers 1. Save Early When saving money for your dream home, here are the top costs to be aware of: When applying for a mortgage, the type of mortgage will determine how much down payment is necessary. Conventional loans that target first-time home buyers with good credit often require down payments of…
Read MoreDivorce Equity Buy Out Is better with an Owelty Lien
Divorce Equity Buy Out Is better with an Owelty Lien and up to 95% of the home’s value. The decision of which spouse will keep the marital house is an important one in many divorce situations. In some cases, the spouses agree to sell their home and split the equity. Other cases see one spouse keeping the…
Read MoreMortgage and Real Estate Market Forecast for 2023
What does the market hold for 2023 for mortgages and real estate? There is a lot of misinformation about the market. Will there be a real estate crash? What will happen to mortgage rates? Is now a good time to buy? Today we’re going to talk about these questions and I will share with you…
Read MoreWhat Can A Certified Divorce Lending Professional Do For You
A Certified Divorce Lending Professional works for you. Mortgage professionals who are certified as divorce professionals have successfully completed a comprehensive certification program that includes continuing education, development, and mortgage planning. This ability to see beyond the typical scope of a traditional mortgage professional is a major difference from those without training, who only have a…
Read MoreHow to get the seller to subsidize and lower your mortgage payment
If you are shopping for a home, you may have noticed interest rates have changed a bit. Are you concerned about the current interest rates and how to lower your monthly mortgage payment? Yes, interest rates are higher now than they have been in the last couple of years, but it’s still a great time…
Read MoreDivorce Equity Buy-Out Pre-Approval in a Changing Mortgage Environment
The mortgage rates for 30-year fixed-rate loans are higher now at more than 6%. This makes it difficult for divorcing homeowners who want to refinance for an equity buy-out or purchase a new home. Most homeowners facing divorce are faced with refinancing their mortgage. They will likely have an interest rate of 4% or lower. Recent increases…
Read MoreWhat is a 3-2-1 Temporary mortgage rate buydown?
DON’T LET TODAY’S INTEREST RATES KEEP YOU FROM BUYING A HOME We’re expanding our Temporary Mortgage Rate Buydowns to help you receive even bigger savings of up to 3% off your initial rate. Choose from 3-2-1, 2-1, 1-1 and 1-0 buydowns, available immediately! They’re available for conventional, FHA and VA borrowers who need a lower…
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