Mortgage Basics

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How to Read Your Credit Report and Prepare for the Spring Market
Understanding your credit report (which is different than your credit score) is an important first step before starting your homebuying process.  
March 05, 2025
Platinum Credit Approval Benefits
Why A Platinum Credit Approval is the Best Mortgage Pre-Approval Option
July 23, 2023
Cash-Out Refinance Student Loans
Cash-Out Refinance for Student Loan Debt
July 13, 2023
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Reverse Mortgage Story: Achieving Retirement Goals
July 06, 2023
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The Factors that Affect Your Mortgage Pre-Approval
June 20, 2023
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Reverse Mortgage Story: From Financial Panic to Peace 
June 06, 2023
Renting vs Buying Benefits
Renting vs. Buying a House: What are the Benefits?
May 30, 2023
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Reverse Mortgage Story: A Win for a Senior Couple, Financial Planner, and Real Estate Agent 
May 07, 2023
Top 5 Surprising Mortgage Facts
5 Mortgage Facts that Might Surprise You
April 21, 2023
Mortgage Loan Types for Homebuyers
3 Types of Mortgage Loans for Homebuyers
April 17, 2023
Reverse Mortgage for Purchase
Using a Reverse Mortgage to Purchase a Home
April 06, 2023
Reverse Mortgage Information
What You Need to Know About Reverse Mortgages
March 02, 2023
Reverse Mortgage Line Credit
What is a Reverse Mortgage Line of Credit?
February 13, 2023
Reverse Mortgage Maximize Social Security
How a Reverse Mortgage Could Maximize Your Social Security Benefits
January 19, 2023
5 Reasons Fall Is Great Time to House Hunt
5 Reasons Fall Is the Best Time to Buy a House
September 01, 2022
How to Get Mortgage When Self Employed
How to Get a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed
June 30, 2022
How to Buy a House in a Different State
How to Buy a House in a Different State
June 16, 2022
Getting Mortgage Single Income
How to Buy a House with a Single Income
February 25, 2022
VA Loan Guide
How to Get a VA Loan: Step-by-Step Guide
November 01, 2021
Homeowners Insurance vs Private Mortgage Insurance
Homeowners Insurance vs. Private Mortgage Insurance
October 14, 2021
Debt-to-Income Ratio Defined
Debt-to-Income Ratio Defined
July 13, 2021
Down Payment Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
Down Payment Assistance for First-Time Homebuyers
March 28, 2021
Things to Do Before Refinancing
Things You Should do Before you Refinance your Mortgage Loan
March 04, 2021
Mortgage Underwriting Process
The Mortgage Underwriting Process Explained
February 10, 2021
How to Save for Down Payment on House
How to Save for a Down Payment on a House
January 20, 2021
How to Use Waterstone Mortgage Refinance Calculator
How to Use Waterstone Mortgage Refinance Calculator
December 07, 2020
Benefits of Upsizing Bigger House
Benefits of Upsizing to a Bigger House
September 07, 2020
Homeowners Insurance Basics
What is Homeowners Insurance?
August 20, 2020
Benefits of Downsizing Smaller House
Top Benefits of Downsizing your Home
July 09, 2020