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RE: Lost in the paperwork jungle: mortgage edition
Lost In The Paperwork Jungle: Mortgage Edition It’s honestly wild how much this varies from lender to lender. I’ve seen clients breeze through with just a couple pay stubs and a W-2, while others get grilled over every ...
RE: Is now a dumb time to refi or should I wait it out?
Couldn’t agree more with this. Here’s how I usually break it down for folks: 1. Calculate your break-even point - how long until the refi pays for itself? 2. Factor in your plans. If you might move in a couple years, wa...
RE: Does a VA loan require an inspection? What are the VA loan inspection requirements for buyers and spouses?
Title: Does a VA loan require an inspection? What are the VA loan inspection requirements for buyers and spouses? You nailed it with the Jenga analogy. Here’s how I break it down for folks: 1. VA loans *require* an ap...
RE: Does having a top-notch credit score really make home buying easier?
That’s spot on. Even with a stellar score, lenders will dig up every detail. I’ve seen people with pristine credit get stalled over a W-2 from two years back or a bank statement they thought was irrelevant. The score ope...