What to Know Before You Buy
Make sure you know the pertinent questions to ask prior to searching for a home loan. We can help at MAK Financial! […]
Category: Home Buying Tips
Get the Scoop on Mortgage Rates and Statistics
Get the scoop on everything from mortgage rates to who’s financing and how much! […]
Improve Your Credit
Once you’ve gotten your free credit report (see our post), make sure it’s as clean as can be. Here are some tips on making sure your score is at its best. […]
Before You Buy or Refi…
Putting yourself in the best financial position possible will pay off when applying for a mortgage. Before you look for your dream home, you’ll need to have a strategy in place. Your mortgage broker can help put your financial ducks in a row, thus allowing you to get the best possible deal on a new Read more about Before You Buy or Refi…[…]
Down Payment: Is Bigger Better?
Many experts advise home buyers to save enough for a 20% down payment, but there are financing options for those who save less. Although there are advantages to putting more down, don’t let a modest down payment exclude you from the market totally. Here are some financing options for those who have less to put Read more about Down Payment: Is Bigger Better?[…]
Is a Large Down Payment Necessary?
For most people, a home is the largest purchase they will make in their lifetimes. While many experts advise buyers to save enough for a 20% down payment, there are financing options available for buyers who have saved less. In fact, the average down payment in the U.S. is 16% (Source: Lending Tree, June 2013). Although Read more about Is a Large Down Payment Necessary?[…]
Buying Your First Home
There’s no place like home. Even better, there’s no place like a home you own. Not only is it an investment, but a means of self-expression and a way to establish roots. However, home ownership involves much more than getting a loan and making a monthly payment. From a financial perspective, home equity is usually Read more about Buying Your First Home[…]
