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What delinquent federal loans really mean for your mortgage approval and how to get back on track. If you have federal student loans that are late, in default, or in collections, it can feel like homeownership is off the table…
How mortgage lenders really treat negative secondary income Side hustles are everywhere. Uber driving, an Etsy shop, a consulting gig on nights and weekends. From a tax standpoint, those activities often show a loss on your return because of write-offs…
What appraisers and underwriters need to approve unique properties Thinking about buying or refinancing a home that does not look like anything else nearby? You can often still get financing. The key is showing that typical buyers in the area…
Sellers must price smart; buyers gain leverage Inventory finally caught up with demand in September, and the market took a welcome breather from midsummer heat. Here’s what changed, and what it means if you’re buying or selling this fall. Quick…
Winning an FHA manual underwrite Buying or refinancing with FHA and just heard “manual underwriting”? Don’t panic, this isn’t a denial, it’s a slower, hands-on review to make sure your loan still works. Lenders use manual underwriting when an automated…
Qualifying for a Mortgage Using Overtime Income When applying for a mortgage, borrowers often wonder whether overtime pay can be counted as qualifying income. The answer is yes, but only under specific conditions. Understanding how overtime income is evaluated helps…
Strong Mortgage Options for VA borrowers. This guide is for Veterans, active-duty service members, and surviving spouses planning to buy or refinance a home in Pennsylvania, especially the Philadelphia metro’s five core counties (Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware), or…
See side-by-side loans, real monthly costs, and equity growth in minutes. Buying a home is exciting, and a little overwhelming. Rates, points, PMI, closing costs, taxes, insurance… it’s a lot. We build this comparison tool to make those trade-offs crystal…
Fannie Mae Now Lets Some ADU Rent Help You Qualify for a Mortgage Accessory Dwelling Units can turn a home into a smarter financial move. Fannie Mae’s latest update allows certain borrowers to count a portion of ADU rent toward…
Conventional follows Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, FHA follows HUD, Non-QM is lender specific Not all mortgages follow the same playbook. Conventional loans largely follow standards set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. FHA loans follow rules from HUD. Non‑QM…
