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An Overview of the Mortgage Loan Process
An Overview of the Mortgage Loan Process
Through the various steps of purchasing a home, the getting qualified for a loan may feel the most overwhelming for first-time homebuyers. The expert agents at Choice Properties understand this and are here to guide you through, which is why we created an overview of the mortgage loan process. From getting an assessment to a loan officer pre-approving you, we want you to enjoy every moment of making your dream home a reality.
Pre-Approval
The first step to obtaining a mortgage loan is go through a meeting with your lender to discuss
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What's the Difference Between a Fixed Rate and an Adjustable Mortgage Rate?
What's the Difference Between a Fixed Rate and an Adjustable Mortgage Rate?
Taking on a new journey of buying a home is an exciting time, but also comes with creating a budget and researching loan options. You may be asking yourself, what's the difference between a fixed rate and an adjustable mortgage rate? While the marketplace offers a wide variety of loans within these two categories, the first step when researching mortgage options is determining which of the two main loan types fit your needs.
Fixed Mortgage Rate
A fixed rate mortgage is a well-known loan option, especially for those looking to buy their first home. During...
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Why Downsizing is the Right Move
Why Downsizing is the Right Move
Moving into a smaller home may appear to be a step down, but it's actually got quite a few upsides. You save money, save time and have less clutter. In fact, downsizing could be just the fresh start you need. There are plenty of smaller houses for sale in Ohio that would fit your needs.
However, if you are thinking of downsizing, then it must be done the right way. We have some tips to ensure that your downsizing dream can become a reality.
Long Term Thinking
Planning ahead is...
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Comparing Renting vs. Owning
Comparing Renting vs. Owning
One of the hottest topics in housing is whether to rent or own a home. Market conditions and personal finances and other things factor into the decision to rent or own a home. Learn how calculations actually work in order to feel confident on deciding what is right for the budget and family.
Check Numbers
The first thing to understand is how math works for each individual looking at homes. Calculating monthly costs of home ownership, subtracting tax benefits and comparing the final figure will help gauge the difference between home rental versus home ownership in the same neighborhood.