When it comes to buying a home, getting a mortgage is often a necessary part of the process. However, there are many mistakes homebuyers can make when applying for a mortgage that can end up costing them money or even jeopardizing their chances of getting approved. To help you avoid these mistakes, we’ve compiled a […]
If you’re thinking of applying for a mortgage, it’s important to have a good credit score. Your credit score not only determines your eligibility for a mortgage, but it can also impact the interest rate you’ll be offered. With that in mind, here are 5 ways to improve your credit score before applying for a […]
Good Debt vs. Bad Debt In today’s economy, many Americans may be regretting taking on debt in the past or facing new debt to cover expenses during the pandemic. And yet millions of consumers continue to apply for mortgages for home purchases, one of the largest debts most people will ever assume. The reason for […]
In today’s hot seller market, it may be challenging to find and buy a home as quickly as you would like. As of February 2022, the average mortgage loan took 60 days to complete from start to finish. (The good news is Southpoint Financial isn’t average. We just closed a VA loan in 11 days. […]
U.S. home prices have jumped 20 percent in the past year, making it increasingly harder for many Americans to buy a home on their own. To be able to break into the housing market, more and more buyers are going in together with siblings or parents on the cost of a property. And many people […]