5 Things to Avoid When Borrowing

5 Things to Avoid When Borrowing

Applying for a mortgage loan? Here are the top five things to avoid as advised by First American Title Insurance Company to ensure your loan is approved. Don’t change your marital status. How you hold title is affected by your marital status. Be sure to make...
Haunted House For Sale

Haunted House For Sale

Question: My aunt died in her home. Since her death, family members swear they have seen paranormal activity in the house. Ghost hunters were actually called to the house to investigate. I am listing the home for sale on the market. Do I need to disclose this as a...
Saved 20% on Clothes, But Lost Home Loan

Saved 20% on Clothes, But Lost Home Loan

Question: We are buyers, applying for a mortgage. Our lender yelled at us for getting a department store credit card, during the process. I just wanted to save 20% with my back to school clothes purchase. Did I mess up our mortgage application? Answer: While applying...
High Interest Loans Are Not Illegal

High Interest Loans Are Not Illegal

Question: I am behind on my mortgage payments. The bank’s foreclosure sale is about a month away. We know someone who is willing to loan us some money at a high interest rate – 25%. We really appreciate the help, but is this something that is even legal? Answer:...

Should You Buy With Mortgage or Cash?

Question: I am currently selling my lifelong home and downsizing to a condo. I will make enough from my sale to pay for the condo outright. Some people have told me “It’s freeing to live without a mortgage.” While others say, “It is financially beneficial to...

Offers Are Fleeting

Question: I made an offer to buy a house, about two days ago. We have yet to hear back from the sellers. We have been looking around at other homes and fell in love with another house. What if the seller of the original house accepts our offer? Will we be stuck buying...