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The Reason Lenders Need to Pull Credit

The steps toward purchasing a home are an exciting endeavor, but sometimes it can get overwhelming. Typical home purchases are financed with assistance from lending entities. These lenders offer varying interest rates and timelines for loan repayment, and they determine these criteria based on a variety of factors including an individual’s credit score, income, and […]

Take Advantage of Rising Interest Rates

One of the most significant changes our sales team at SouthPoint Financial has been tracking over the last 6 months is rising interest rates. Recently, we have covered some of the reasons that swing is happening, including a downturn in financial markets and a cooling off from the red-hot housing market we saw during the […]

Good Debt? Is there such a thing?

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 […]

Will a HELOC Affect Your Credit Score?

With home prices soaring over the past few years, homeowner equity is at all-time highs. It could be a great time to tap into some of that equity to pay off debts or finally make those home improvements you’ve been dreaming about. One of the most common ways to borrow against your home’s value is […]

Getting ready for home buying

Home buying probably ranks as one of the biggest personal investments one can make. Being organized and in control will contribute significantly to getting the best home deal possible with the least amount of stress. It’s important to anticipate the steps required to achieve your housing goal successfully and to build a plan of action […]