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How to Refinance a Reverse Mortgage The Ultimate Guide

How to Refinance a Reverse Mortgage: The Ultimate Guide

The process of refinancing a reverse mortgage is similar to that of traditional refinance. There are standard eligibility criteria set by mortgage lenders and certain steps to be followed.  In most cases, it helps stabilize the financial situation. However, it has consequences as well. So, understanding the basics of refinancing

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The Underwriting Process Everything You Need to Know

The Underwriting Process: Everything You Need to Know

Do you know that 65% of homeowners in the US have a Mortgage?  Are you planning to take out a home loan in Texas? Many mortgage lenders can help you get approved for a loan. However, one thing sets a lender apart from the rest- underwriting approval. Before applying for

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In-House Underwriting: Top Criteria & Benefits You Must Know

Are you in the last stages of your home loan application? Now that you’ve gone through the tedious process of rate locking, appraisals, and inspections, you may be wondering what comes next, which brings us to the underwriting process. It may sound frightening at first, but it becomes much less

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Manual Underwriting Vs. Automated Underwriting: The Complete Guide

The mortgage underwriting process helps mortgage lenders determine if your financial status is solid enough to repay the home loan you’re applying for. Because anyone’s financial condition can change, the underwriting process considers whether the property you want to buy is worth enough to repay the loan if the lender

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Fixed & Adjustable Mortgage Rates: Everything You Need to Know

When you’re considering taking out a mortgage loan, you must first determine which loan is best for you. Getting a clear understanding of different mortgage companies, types of mortgages, primarily Fixed Rate Mortgage or Adjustable Rate Mortgage, will help you plan and proceed accordingly. In addition, our experienced mortgage lenders

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How to Find the Best Mortgage Lender

Introduction Planning to purchase your first home but are struggling to find a mortgage lender? We have you covered! Buying a new home usually requires homeowners to take out a mortgage loan. Getting a great deal on your mortgage can be very beneficial to you and your family. You may

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Texas Mortgage Refinancing See Uptick

The Federal Housing Finance Agency eliminated something called the “Adverse Market Refinance Fee,” a huge incentive for  homeowners looking to refinance their mortgage. The refinancing fee was rolled out in December as a way to pay for some of the COVID mortgage relief.  How it worked was, the agency calculated the fee

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