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Asked by Gina
Answered by Chad Freeman PRO+
Branch Manager in Bethesda, MD
Hi Gina: I can give you the answer from the perspective of a mortgage loan originator - Generally speaking, anytime you utilize credit and you pay that credit withi...
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Asked by Tony
Answered by Chad Freeman PRO+
Branch Manager in Bethesda, MD
Tony: First, congratulations. Second, this is a great question and one that I would also advise having your CPA (or tax preparer) and a financial adviser answer as ...
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Asked by Jamie
Answered by Chad Freeman PRO+
Branch Manager in Bethesda, MD
Jamie: Thank you for your inquiry. DTI is determined by taking whatever secured debt you have (generally those on your credit report) against your income, represent...
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Asked by Brian
Answered by Chad Freeman PRO+
Branch Manager in Bethesda, MD
Hello Brian: There are a multitude of loan programs that require credit scores that are across the spectrum. The most efficient way to approach purchasing a hom...
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Asked by Erin
Answered by Chad Freeman PRO+
Branch Manager in Bethesda, MD
Hi Erin: That depends on the type of loan you have. If it's an FHA loan, the new guidelines state that the MI will stay on for the life of the loan. If it is conven...
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Asked by Tony
Answered by Chad Freeman PRO+
Branch Manager in Bethesda, MD
Hi Tony: Great question! Most of the world pays their mortgage every month, i.e., 12 payments. However if you split that into a payment every 2 weeks, you get 26 "h...
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Asked by John
Answered by Chad Freeman PRO+
Branch Manager in Bethesda, MD
Hi John: Yes there are definitely "no-cost" refinances. You will ALWAYS see fees but the key point is whether or not those fees are simply being "rolled into" the n...
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Asked by Scherrylain
Answered by Ted Rood PRO+
Mortgage Professional in Maryland Heights, MO
I'd recommend doing the home equity line for two reasons: the cost will be far less than obtaining a purchase loan for that small of amount, and you'll essentially be...
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Asked by Martha
Answered by Kim Miller PRO+
CFP® in Redmond, WA
Yes, many banks will SLIGHTLY reduce the interest rate on a loan if you set up an escrow account with them for taxes and insurance. Good luck!
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Asked by Michael
Answered by Ted Rood PRO+
Mortgage Professional in Maryland Heights, MO
Michael covered most of the pertinent areas already, but I'd like to add a couple of major "disadvantages". If your spouse's credit scores are lower than yours, the l...
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