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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…
Restricted Stock Units and Mortgages When applying for a mortgage, some applicants may receive a portion of their income through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). These are a form of equity compensation often used by public companies to incentivize employees. While…
Cleaner Mortgage Credit Report Pricing This is a behind‑the‑scenes change that can help your wallet. FICO now allows certain credit report companies to license the FICO® Score software directly instead of only getting it through the three credit bureaus. That…
How buying down your rate works, when it pays, and when to skip it Paying points can lower your interest rate and monthly payment. The key is knowing the breakeven, your time horizon, and whether there is a better use…
Shop with confidence, write stronger offers, and see clear numbers before you tour homes Buying a home is easier when you know your numbers. A strong preapproval helps you shop with confidence, write competitive offers, and avoid surprises. Below is…
When applying for a mortgage, one common question is whether income from part-time jobs or secondary employment can be used to qualify. The answer is yes, but specific criteria must be met. Understanding how lenders evaluate part-time and secondary income…
What is DTI Your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) compares your monthly debt payments to your gross monthly income. Lenders use DTI during mortgage preapproval to estimate how comfortably you can handle a new mortgage payment along with your other obligations. Lower…
