The term manufactured home, although not a new term, still causes confusion among home buyers. The first thing to note is that a manufactured home is not a mobile home. However, they do share the same history. Prior to 1976, [...]
Everyone wants to be a homeowner, but not everyone is ideally positioned to purchase a traditional residence. As a viable and affordable alternative, many wannabe homeowners investigate and purchase manufactured homes, finding it the perfect way to get their foot [...]
Looking for a new home is an emotional roller coaster. One moment you're excited. Then, there's confusion. This is especially the case when searching online for manufactured homes. Unfortunately, there is widespread confusion about what a "manufactured home" is and [...]
How Your Mortgage Rates Are Determined Whether it is your first time buying a home or you are searching for the best mortgage rates, it is important to understand how your mortgage rates are determined. You may think your [...]
Guide to Home Loan Lingo Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned home buyer, understanding mortgages is an undertaking of its own. Loan language can sound foreign when you’re first dealing with it. Both loan officers and real [...]
So you’re getting ready to buy a home and you want to take the right steps to ensure you get the home you want. What will it take to secure that home? For the best shot at the home, [...]
When it comes to many loans, your credit score will determine what you pay. This is true of student loans, car loans, and mortgages. So when you’re buying a home, the higher your credit score, the lower your mortgage [...]
Beat the Homeowner Scam Blues Woohoo! You have just unpacked your last box and are ready to start enjoying your new home. But joy can quickly turn to angst if you get burned by one or more of these [...]
Pardon the play on words but there really is a lot of myth-information out there about home mortgages. Purchasing your home is one of the largest and most expensive investments you will ever make. Let’s separate fact and fiction [...]
Understanding your home loan’s unique timeline can help ease some of the uncertainty and stress that can arise when applying for a mortgage. From purchases to refinances, this basic timeline gives an overview of how the loan process flows. [...]
