Author: jgiesing@cprou.com

Happy Couple REFI

What most people get wrong about refinancing

Ask ten people when it makes sense to refinance and you’ll get ten versions of the same answer: “when rates drop enough.” It’s the most common thing people get wrong. Not because rates don’t matter — they do — but because “enough” isn’t a number that exists on its own. Enough depends entirely on what the refinance costs you and how long you plan to keep the loan. Here’s the part nobody explains.

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Top Mistakes Homebuyers Make

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Collections Before Applying For A Mortgage

 Is It A Good Thing Or A Bad Thing To Pay-Off Collections Before Applying For A Mortgage 

You decided to buy a house. Congratulations. Now comes the hard part: Qualifying for a mortgage. If you are like an average American citizen, your credit history is less than perfect. You decided to pull your credit report and saw that you have several accounts at collections. And as any reasonable person thinks, you said “If I pay them off, my credit rating will increase”.