Nationwide Mortgage Industry Blog
3 Benefits of Getting a Pre-Approval
Anyone interested in buying a house can get a pre-approval from a lender or broker who performs a check of their credit history, verifies their income, and then provides an assurance that they would be able to get a loan up to a certain amount.
A Quick 5-Step Guide for First-Time Home Buyers
Ready to purchase your first home? Check out this simple 5-step guide to help you get started on your journey!
The Basics of Conventional Home Loans
Learn the basics of conventional loans: what are they, what are the requirements, and the 7 types of conventional loans that you can get.
Fix and Flip Success Checklist
There is no definitive rulebook for what to do in a fix and flip, but these tips will certainly help get your fixer-upper done!
Buying a House Sight Unseen? Avoid These 8 Mistakes
The idea of buying a house without seeing it is less daunting these days as it is becoming more common, although there is still risk involved. Avoid these common mistakes when buying a house unseen.
A Guide for Choosing Between Sub Prime, Non Prime, and Hard Money
Are you Self Employed or have Bad Credit? You may think you need a Hard Money Loan or Private Lending, but you may not. As long as your property is currently Owner Occupied, you may just need a Sub Prime or more accurately, a Non-Prime Mortgage Loan.
How Do Lower Federal Interest Rates Affects Mortgage Rates?
Fluctuations in the Federal Reserve rates have wide-reaching ramifications for mortgage loans. Learn how federal interest rates effect mortgage rates, so you can keep up to speed on when it’s time to get financing.
Should I Buy a Home in Cash or With a Mortgage?
If you have the money to buy your dream home, then you might assume paying in cash is the way to go. This could be true, but the choice between paying in cash and getting a mortgage isn’t black and white.
Reverse Mortgage BBB Tips: What to Do Before Applying
Learn the most important reverse mortgage tips before you apply!
4 Estate Planning Steps Everyone Should Take Care Of
Estate planning can be an intimidating topic, however, taking care of it now is the right thing to do. Here are 4 steps that should take care of most of your estate planning needs.