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Can You use Future Rental Income to Qualify For a Mortgage?
In this weeks post of "Ask The Underwriter" we answer the question... Can you use future rental income to qualify for a mortgage?"
Should You Include Appraisal Gap Coverage in Your Next Offer?
When you find a home you really like it’s easy to go all in on a bidding war but just because you have the highest offer doesn't mean it’s the most competitive.
What is an Appraisal Gap and How Does it Impact Your Home Purchase
In today’s competitive market where multiple offers result in homes selling above the asking price, appraisal gaps are becoming commonplace.
Should You Refinance Your Mortgage When Interest Rates are Low?
Every homeowners situation is different, in this post we cover everything you need to know about refinancing and whether or not it's right for you.
Can You Refinance Your Current Home Before Buying a New One?
In this weeks post of ask the underwriter we answer the question "Can you refinance your current home before buying a new one?"
UpEquity Closes $25M Series A
UpEquity closes $25m Series A funding to automate the homebuying process across the United States.
Mortgage Spike Catches Up with Big Banks
As demand for loans continues to rise, large and understaffed banks are having difficulty keeping up with demand.
How Startups are Encouraging Homeownership
The Wall Street Journal reports on how startups like UpEquity, ZeroDown, FlyHomes, and Divvy are transforming the home buying process.
MBA Annual Convention is Coming to Austin
Mortgage Bankers Association Annual Convention is Oct 27 - 30, 2019.
Homes are Selling Out and Driving Prices Up
Austin Board of Realtors September 2019 Report
Austin-Area Neighborhoods Guide
A neighborhood by neighborhood breakdown
Knowing Which Offer to Accept
When Selling Your House
Austin remains popular
But listings decline
Determining How Much You Can Afford When Buying A Home
A beginner's guide to knowing how much you can afford
Mortgage Refinancing Boom And The Generation Of Renters
A series of WSJ reports on changing homeownership dynamics in the US
Mortgage Costs 101
Understanding The Upfront And Recurring Costs In Your Mortgage
Picking the perfect home style for you
From colonials to ranch homes, we've got you covered
Home building slows to a halt
HUD and WSJ report slowing home starts across the US
3 ways to pick the perfect neighborhood
Some tips to narrow down your search
Buyers zero in on San Antonio
San Antonio named the most improved housing market
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NAR Annual Report (2019)
Buyers weigh in on what they do (and don't) like about the homebuying process
Mortgage Jargon - Fixed rates v. adjustable rates
Understanding Fixed-Rate Mortgages Vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARM)
Austin housing market hits another record high
Prices keep increasing
Choosing the right mortgage type for you
A beginner's guide to the various types of mortgages
Institutional Investors
Are institutional investors crowding families out of the market?
iBuyers
Taking a look at what OpenDoor and others are up to in Phoenix
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Getting a mortgage (The traditional way)
A beginner's guide to the traditional mortgage process
Can You use Future Rental Income to Qualify For a Mortgage?
In this weeks post of "Ask The Underwriter" we answer the question... Can you use future rental income to qualify for a mortgage?"
Should You Include Appraisal Gap Coverage in Your Next Offer?
When you find a home you really like it’s easy to go all in on a bidding war but just because you have the highest offer doesn't mean it’s the most competitive.
What is an Appraisal Gap and How Does it Impact Your Home Purchase
In today’s competitive market where multiple offers result in homes selling above the asking price, appraisal gaps are becoming commonplace.
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