By Andy Harris, President of Vantage Mortgage Brokers Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. If you’re fortunate enough to have saved more than the minimum down payment required, you might find…
By Andy Harris, President of Vantage Mortgage Brokers This question comes up often for most consumers in the United States who take out mortgages. Most need a little clarity on what it means and does not mean when their mortgage…
By Andy Harris, President of Vantage Mortgage Brokers Consumers today have access to more information than ever before. Financial education and access to credit profiles have helped consumers improve or maintain their credit ratings and scores, but not without confusion…
By Andy Harris, President of Vantage Mortgage Brokers
By Andy Harris, President of Vantage Mortgage Brokers
Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac have made an announcement clarifying some key details after the recent NAR settlement. Key highlights of the announcement: Seller Concessions: They clarified that property sellers can still offer to cover buyer’s agents fees, though these…
Are you thinking about making a move? If so, now may be the perfect time to start the process. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is just around the corner. A recent Realtor.com study looked at housing market trends…
In light of the NAR settlement, there is still plenty to work through on how lenders will handle this and the best ways to navigate this as a buyer’s agent. However, we wanted to give you a few resources to…
If you are moving due to a new job, relocating cities, needing a larger or smaller home, or any other reason, it can be tricky to time things just right. Should you keep your current home while you move or…
If you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to the down payment. That might be because you’ve heard you need to save 20% of the home’s price to put…