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RE: Credit scores, job types, and how they mess with your mortgage rate

Honestly, the paperwork for self-employed folks can feel like a full-time job on its own. Lenders want to see at least two years of tax returns, profi...

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RE: Does having a top-notch credit score really make home buying easier?

Title: Does having a top-notch credit score really make home buying easier? Yeah, I’ve seen this play out too. When you’re sitting at 800+, underwrit...

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RE: No Tax Return Home Loans: 2025’s Solution for Self-Employed & Freelancers

Had a client last spring who thought the “no tax return” route would be a breeze—turned out to be a marathon. We spent hours tracking down explanation...

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RE: Can You Buy a Home with a 580 Credit Score?

Honestly, I get where you’re coming from—there’s definitely more hoops to jump through with a 580 score. But I’ve seen folks make it through with less...

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RE: Top 10 Mortgage Questions Answered: Everything You Need to Know

Yeah, it really does seem that way sometimes. The thing is, lenders have to track every cent to make sure nothing’s coming from an undisclosed source....

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RE: Are you considering buying a home in Dallas? Read this before!

That’s a classic Dallas story—cracks and “settling” seem to go hand in hand here. I always tell folks to get a really thorough inspection, especially ...

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RE: First-Time Buyers: Home Financing Guide 2025

You’re not alone there. I’ve seen lenders lump all sorts of things into “processing” or “origination”—sometimes it’s legit admin work, other times it’...

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RE: Reverse Mortgages: Not Just for Emergencies

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually seen reverse mortgages work out pretty well for some folks—not just in emergencies. If someone’s got...

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RE: Mortgage rules just got tighter—didn't see that coming

I get what you're saying about the paperwork overload, but honestly, from what I've seen, the extra docs aren't always pointless. Yeah, simpler langua...

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RE: Snowball vs avalanche method for tackling card debt

Had a client in a similar boat—she started with avalanche but got frustrated pretty quick. Switched her to snowball, and boom, she was suddenly motiva...

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RE: Mortgage Struggles: Anyone Had Luck Changing Their Loan Terms Recently?

Went through something similar last year when I tried to renegotiate my loan terms. At first, my lender made it sound like it'd be a quick phone call ...

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