by Angel Leon | Aug 14, 2025 | Mortgage Tips
Going through bankruptcy can be a challenging and stressful process. However, it s important to understand how bankruptcy may affect your ability to secure a mortgage in the future. Bankruptcy, whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, can significantly impact your credit...
by Angel Leon | Aug 13, 2025 | Mortgage Tips
The Benefits of Paying Points on Your MortgageWhen you take out a mortgage, you may be given the option to pay points in exchange for a lower interest rate. A mortgage point, also known as a discount point, is equal to 1% of the loan amount. For example, if you re...
by Angel Leon | Aug 12, 2025 | Mortgage Tips
When considering refinancing your mortgage, two main options often come to the forefront: Cash-Out Refinance and Rate-and-Term Refinance. Both allow you to change the terms of your mortgage, but they serve different purposes and have distinct advantages. Understanding...
by Angel Leon | Aug 8, 2025 | Mortgage Tips
For generations, the goal was simple, pay off your mortgage before retirement and enjoy your golden years debt-free. But today’s retirees are changing the conversation. More and more, homeowners in or near retirement are choosing to take out a mortgage on...
by Angel Leon | Aug 7, 2025 | Mortgage Tips
For many homebuyers, the mortgage process feels like a maze. You know you want to own a home, but the path to get there can feel confusing. So let us try something different. Instead of walking forward through the process, let us walk backward, starting from the...
by Angel Leon | Aug 6, 2025 | Mortgage Tips
When people think about getting a mortgage, the story usually sounds the same, young couple, starter home, perfect timing. But real life does not always follow that script. The truth is, many people come to the mortgage process in the middle of a major life change....
