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The Mortgage Underwriting Process: Everything You Need to Know

In order to get a mortgage loan, you’ll have to go through a lender’s mortgage underwriting process – including for a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC) or cash-out... more

The Mortgage Underwriting Process: Everything You Need to Know
Underwriting

Your mortgage loan got denied in the underwriting process? We’ve got answers.

If you’re getting a mortgage loan, you’ll need to go through a lender’s mortgage underwriting process It’s the step in which your lender reviews your loan application to determine if your... more

Your mortgage loan got denied in the underwriting process? We’ve got answers.
Mortgages

What Happens When a Mortgage Goes to Underwriting?

When a mortgage loan goes into underwriting, your credit and financial background are reviewed to determine whether your application can be approved This can include an assessment of your credit... more

What Happens When a Mortgage Goes to Underwriting?
Home Equity

Can I Access My Home Equity with Bad Credit Scores?

Do you need to access your home equity, but you’re worried that your low credit score will prevent you from getting approved You’re in luck! Today having less-than-perfect credit scores is more... more

Can I Access My Home Equity with Bad Credit Scores?
Home Equity

Consolidating Unsecured Debt With Your Home Equity: A Wise Decision

Every year thousands of homeowners consider consolidating unsecured debt using their home equity But is this a wise decision In this article, I will cover when you should consider consolidating... more

Consolidating Unsecured Debt With Your Home Equity: A Wise Decision
Homeownership

Three C’s of Underwriting And How They Impact Your Mortgage Application

Capacity, Credit, and Collateral are the three C’s of underwriting Since they can significantly impact your mortgage application, you should take the time to understand how they are used in the... more

Three C’s of Underwriting And How They Impact Your Mortgage Application
Homeownership

LTV, DTI, IR, FICO: Four Pillars of Home Financial Wellness

Homeowners often ask, what else is important for my home financial wellness This may come up when accessing home equity, planning for retirement, understanding the right time to refinance, or... more

LTV, DTI, IR, FICO: Four Pillars of Home Financial Wellness
Homeownership

How to Access Your Home Equity Without a Great Credit Score

Accessing home equity is a hot topic among homeowners we work with — whether for retirement, home improvement, to consolidate debt, make an investment, or pay an unexpected expense Homeowners with... more

How to Access Your Home Equity Without a Great Credit Score