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What’s the difference between being ready to stop renting and being ready to buy a house? Learn how to avoid rookie mistakes buying your first home. Get the basics down with six quick Homebuyer How-To Videos.
There’s a lot to think about once you decide it’s time to purchase your first home. And though it may seem overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be. We’re here to guide you from the very start all the way until you get your set of keys, providing you with the tools you need at every milestone. Learn more about the home buying process with our online First-Time Homebuyer’s Handbook, and check out all the mortgage resources we offer to help make the process of buying your first home a little simpler.
The Dos and Don’ts of Home Buying
So you’re thinking about buying a home, and realizing that if ever there’s a time to make all the right moves it’s when you’re getting ready to make the single biggest investment of your life. Good call. Before you hit your first open house, talk to one of our mortgage loan officers or check out this video to see how you can avoid some common homebuying headaches.
Acceptance
Acceptance
Amortization
Amortization
Appraised Value
Appraised Value
Asking Price
Asking Price
Assessed Value
Assessed Value
Assumption
Assumption
Automated Underwriting
Automated Underwriting
Closing
Closing
Closing Costs
Closing Costs
Closing Disclosure
Closing Disclosure
Conditional Offer
Conditional Offer
Down Payment Assistance Programs
Down Payment Assistance Programs
Equity
Equity
Escrow
Escrow
Gift Money
Gift Money
Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners Insurance
LTV (Loan-to-Value) Ratio
LTV (Loan-to-Value) Ratio
PITI
PITI
Preapproval
Preapproval
Prequalification
Prequalification
Principal
Principal
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
Purchase Offer
Purchase Offer
Title Insurance
Title Insurance
Underwriting
Underwriting
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A Construction Loan offers the convenience of one-time loan application, approval, processing and closing. Find out more