What home loan can I afford? When considering buying a home, what home loan can I afford? We get asked how much mortgage we can afford on my salary all the time! Lenders will typically look at your income, expenses, credit score, and debt-to-income ratio to determine how much house you can afford. To be […]
Homebuying Process: Top Five Mistakes to Avoid
/in Mortgage Tips /by Joel RichardsonHomebuying Process: A Complex Challenge The homebuying process for your first home is a significant milestone but can be complex and challenging. Here are the top five mistakes that homebuyers, especially first-time buyers, often make that you can avoid. Not Establishing a Budget One of the most common mistakes is not setting a clear budget […]
How Much House Can I Afford? A Reality Check
/in Mortgage Tips, Uncategorized /by Joel RichardsonHow Much House Can I Afford? Ever wonder how much house can I afford? First-time homebuyers often have high expectations and dreams about their ideal home. While it’s great to have aspirations, it’s essential to have a reality check, especially in today’s real estate market. A Reality Check Whether you are earning $70,000 or can […]
Low Down Payment Options? Look Here!
/in Mortgage Tips /by Joel RichardsonLow Down Payment Home Buyer Program Our Mission is to Make Homeownership Accessible If you’re in the market for a low down payment option to make your dream of owning a home a reality, you’ve come to the right place! We truly value your interest in our innovative low down payment, no mortgage insurance home […]
Is It A Good Idea to Pay Points?
/in Mortgage Tips /by Joel RichardsonWhen Is It a Good Idea to Leverage Discount Points? Considering if buying points is a good idea is more straightforward if you understand these key questions to ask yourself. What Are Discount Points? First, we want to understand discount points: a “discount” point is simply the cost to buy a rate. One “point” = […]
Is Renovating a Home Stressful?
/in Home Improvement /by Joel RichardsonIs Renovating a Home Stressful? Is renovating a home stressful. Home renovation shows make it look mostly uncomplicated. It’s easy to get swept in the idea of doing a renovation once you watch a few of these shows. Fix and flip home shows primarily focus on entertainment and often condense the entire process into a […]
What Are The Current Interest Rates?
/in Home Loans, Homeowner Tips, Mortgage Tips /by Joel RichardsonHow high will interest rates get? I can’t count how many times per week I have to address client concerns about current rates or rate direction. Then I was hit with a realization: most homebuyers today have never seen higher rates! What are the highest rates have gone? Today, over 50% of buyers are Millennials […]
What Home Loan Can I Afford?
/in Home Loans, Mortgage Tips /by Joel RichardsonWhat home loan can I afford? When considering buying a home, what home loan can I afford? We get asked how much mortgage we can afford on my salary all the time! Lenders will typically look at your income, expenses, credit score, and debt-to-income ratio to determine how much house you can afford. To be […]
SVB and The Housing Market
/in Austin Mortgage Updates, Home Loans /by Joel RichardsonSVB and The Housing Market I wasn’t going to write about this, but… There have been a lot of questions about Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Mostly, the questions are about SVB and the housing market. Therefore, I feel it’s helpful to address this. There is a lot of industry analyst betting against the housing market. […]
Mortgages: Interest Rates and Other Questions
/in Austin Mortgage Updates, Home Loans, Homeowner Tips, Mortgage Tips /by Joel RichardsonGot Mortgage Questions? We have answers! Ready to start the journey to homeownership? Great! You are likely looking for mortgages and have come to the right place. As your mortgage expert, we provide you with guidance. We have outlined some commonly asked questions and the answers to help you get started on the right foot! […]
2022 Housing Market Outlook
/in Austin Mortgage Updates /by Joel RichardsonHousing Market: Are You Feeling the House Ownership Vibe for 2022? The housing market has been a constant thread in news headlines in the past year. If you are a potential homebuyer, it is understandable that you may be sitting on the sidelines wondering what is in store for 2022. Predicting the housing market is […]