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How to Build Your Credit History

March 28, 2019May 26, 2022 Flyhomes

Our top strategies to help people who haven’t yet built their credit history so they can be ready to apply for a mortgage.

Mortgage, Strategy, Tipscredit, credit score, Finance, Financial Planning, Mortgage, Real Estate

8 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

March 27, 2019May 26, 2022 Flyhomes

Here are 8 actions we’ve used at Flyhomes Mortgage to guide our clients to improve their credit scores to get them into their new homes at the best prices possible.

Mortgage, Strategy, Tipscredit, credit score, Finance, Financial Planning, Mortgage, Real Estate

2018 Homeowner Tax Benefits (Are Still a Thing!)

March 15, 2019May 26, 2022 Flyhomes

This time of year, filing taxes is at the top of most people’s to-do list. The media buzz seems to circle around how much lower refunds are this year due to the Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017 (TCJA 2017). Despite the potential negative implication of the recent tax law changes, homeownership still provides a significant benefit.

MortgageMortgage, Real Estate, taxes

“Will This Hurt My Credit Score?” 5 Credit Myths, Debunked

February 28, 2019July 11, 2022 Flyhomes

There seems to be an endless number of myths out there surrounding what can and cannot hurt your credit score. Let’s debunk some of these myths once and for all.

Mortgage, Strategycredit, credit score, Finance, Financial Planning, Mortgage, Real Estate

What Is Loan Servicing? Find Out How it Can Complicate Your Mortgage Payment.

February 21, 2019May 26, 2022 Flyhomes

More often than not, when you commit to a lender for your home purchase, your lender stays with you only until your loan funds. After that point, a loan is usually sold to an investor and/or a loan servicer who will run the day-to-day upkeep of your account.

Mortgage, StrategyFinancial Planning, Mortgage, Real Estate

The Case for Today’s Interest Rates

February 12, 2019May 26, 2022 Flyhomes

Falling mortgage rates sound good, but if you’re not used to thinking about these numbers, it can be difficult to know at a glance what a change like 0.767% actually means. Here are three big ways today’s rates are good news for you if you’re looking to buy a home soon.

Mortgage, StrategyInterest Rates, Mortgage, Real Estate

Escrow Accounts, Explained

February 11, 2019May 26, 2022 Flyhomes

An escrow account is designated primarily for payment of your property taxes and homeowners insurance plus any other required insurance. You pay into the account, which is managed by your mortgage lender, as you make your mortgage payment.

Mortgage, StrategyMortgage, Real Estate

“What’s the Interest Rate?” Is a Flawed Question. Here’s Why.

January 24, 2019May 26, 2022 Flyhomes

It’s smart to shop around for mortgage lenders, but your first question shouldn’t be “what’s the interest rate?”

1 CommentMortgage, StrategyHome Buying, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Real Estate

The Thing Most House Hunters Don’t Do, But Really Should

November 28, 2018July 11, 2022 Flyhomes

How pre-underwriting gives you power.

3 CommentsMortgage, Strategyfeatured, Finance, Home Search, Mortgage, Planning, Real Estate
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