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Ask a Mortgage Banker: Why does it take so long to close?
Providing documentation is one of the areas that could cause delays and the only one that you, the borrower has much of the control over....
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Dec 13, 20182 min read


Home Improvements to Make Your Pet Happy
Try adding a pet bed under your staircase. Often this space remains unused so why not give Fido or Sassy their own nook? You can paint...
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Dec 5, 20181 min read


Free Mortgage Calculator
Using a mortgage calculator prior to obtaining a mortgage or starting a home search is a great idea! A good calculator can assist you in...
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Dec 4, 20181 min read


Ask a Mortgage Banker: What Kind Of Mortgage Is Best For A Fixer Upper?
The biggest benefit of these renovation loans is they allow you to roll in the cost of the repairs or updates into the financing of the...
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Dec 3, 20181 min read


Mortgages for the Self Employed
By using this method to calculate monthly income, Stockton Mortgage has been able to assist many self-employed borrowers to purchase...
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Dec 1, 20181 min read


Selling a Home with a Pet
One of the best ways to make it look like your pet doesn’t live there, is to relocate him or her while your home is on the market,...
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Nov 29, 20181 min read


Mortgage Down Payment Assistance
Kentucky Programs- Kentucky Housing Corporation Down Payment Assistance offers a loan for the down payment at a low- reasonable interest...
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Nov 28, 20181 min read


Ask a Mortgage Banker: What Is a Refinance?
One benefit to refinancing is it could save you money by refinancing into a loan with a lower interest rate that your current interest...
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Nov 27, 20181 min read


Mortgage Down Payment Amounts; How Much is Enough?
We have found that many first-time homebuyers are drawn to the FHA (Federal Housing Administration) home loan because of its less...
travisbunn9
Nov 26, 20181 min read


Ask a Mortgage Banker: What Kind of Credit Score Do I Need To Buy a Home?
It is important to note that to establish credit, one must borrow money. For many this is difficult because they pride themselves on not...
travisbunn9
Nov 23, 20181 min read


Money Saving Tips for a First Time Home Buyer
that there are options for 100% financing (meaning a down payment is not required) available. However, you may choose to include a down...
travisbunn9
Nov 21, 20182 min read


Why did my loan change hands?
This could cause fear in some folks, but it shouldn’t. Your loan has closed which means that it’s terms will remain the same. The only...
travisbunn9
Nov 19, 20181 min read


Pet Friendly Home Buyer
1: Is your community suitable for pets? If your neighborhood seems to be very pet friendly, highlight that; mention that the sidewalks...
travisbunn9
Nov 16, 20182 min read


Was your home worth the hassle?
I got to thinking, am I the only one who feels this way? So, I thought I’d ask around. I asked my family, friends and co-workers was...
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Nov 15, 20182 min read


Conquer moving with a pet
Just like you, it takes your pet some time to get acclimated to a new environment. When it comes time to pack up your stuff, try to bring...
travisbunn9
Nov 14, 20182 min read


Choosing a Realtor that’s right for you
You will be working closely with your Realtor in making what is likely, one of the biggest purchases of your life, so being comfortable...
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Nov 13, 20182 min read


We can help you put the VA in renoVAtion
If a home did not meet the minimum standards, the veteran would need to find means to make the home improvements prior to purchase or...
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Nov 12, 20181 min read


Ask a Mortgage Banker: What Kind Of Documents Do I Need To Get A Mortgage?
Color copy of driver’s license Color copy of social security card Income Information: Copies of most recent paycheck stubs detailing last...
travisbunn9
Nov 9, 20181 min read


Gifted Down Payments
There are provisions in place to assist home buyers achieve the down payment requirement for their mortgage, you can see a list of down...
travisbunn9
Nov 7, 20181 min read


You’ve Made it to Closing Day, Now What?
Closing day involves a lot of signing of documents and a lot of smiling! Anyone who is a borrower on the home loan will need to be there...
travisbunn9
Nov 6, 20182 min read
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