I talk a lot about the importance of getting pre-approved for a mortgage, but do you truly understand how it will benefit you? 1) You will know your borrowing capacity – If you know how much you’re pre-approved for, you can plan your mortgage payments and determine exactly what your budget can afford each month.…

It sure does! Your credit score is a fast pass to great mortgage rates and excellent terms. It’s essentially proof that you can be trusted to make payments if you’re given a loan of any kind. A high credit score means you’ll get access to the best mortgage rates on the market and have more…

What is it? This program allows you to borrow the cost of renovations (up to a certain percentage) and add it to the home price, rolling it all into one easy-to-manage mortgage payment. Once you take possession of your new home, you can start the upgrades immediately. This type of mortgage comes with a few…

If this is your year to buy a home and secure a mortgage, I want to share with you my top tips for securing a mortgage in 2022. 1) Have a plan: I always recommend having a plan, but even more so when you are shopping in a competitive market with rising interest rates. Before…