First Time Home Buyer Tips, Best Mortgage Rates
For the past couple of years, when we talk to a borrower with a credit score of 580 to 600 - we told them they had a 3 to 4 month waiting period before they could buy a house. In MOST cases, that was …
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Most of the folks we talk to want to know what the mortgage down payment requirements are in 2013 because they are either trying to preserve cash... or they are hoping to avoid PMI. Fortunately, …
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We talk to First Time Home Buyer's everyday that tell us, "We're Looking!" Well - here's my advice... HURRY UP!! Why would I say that? Higher Mortgage Rates especially impact First Time Home …
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FHA announced that in June, of 2013 they had a RECORD month! Nearly 89,000 of insured mortgages in June for new purchases. If you are a First Time Home Buyer considering a purchase in NC, learn …
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When my nephew was entering his Junior year in College I told my brother he HAD to add the kid to one of his credit cards. "WHY? He can't pay the bill, he doesn't have a job." Well, the reason I …
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In the last few days I'll bet we've talked to 4 people who say that they are considering a job change, and want to know what that's going to do to their pre qualification to buy a home. Changing jobs …
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Stephen Thorne
Mortgage Loan Officer
NMLS 60596
Eleanor Thorne Mortgage
Loan Officer
NMLS 67179
Advantage Lending is an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS NMLS #5687 (NMLS Consumer Access), NC License L-161797 Certain limitations apply, call for details. Corporate Office 7521-101 Mourning Dove Road
Raleigh, NC 27615. Phone Number (919) 532-7300
