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How Much Down Payment Do You Need for a Mortgage When Buying a Home?

How Much Down Payment Do You Need for a Mortgage When Buying a Home?

by Mark Maldonado | May 23, 2025 | Mortgage Tips

If you’re considering buying a home, you’re likely wondering how much you’ll need for a down payment. The common belief is that you need to put down 20% of the home’s purchase price, but that’s not the only option and in many cases,...
What To Do When Your Mortgage Loan is Declined

What To Do When Your Mortgage Loan is Declined

by Mark Maldonado | May 22, 2025 | Mortgage Tips

Getting turned down for a mortgage can be discouraging, but it doesn’t mean the dream of homeownership is over. In fact, understanding why your application was declined is the first step toward making a stronger comeback. Let’s look at some of the most...
Pet-Friendly Mortgages And How Owning Pets Could Affect Your Loan Choices

Pet-Friendly Mortgages And How Owning Pets Could Affect Your Loan Choices

by Mark Maldonado | May 21, 2025 | Mortgage Tips

We love our pets, they are part of the family. But did you know that your furry (or feathered) friend could play a surprising role in your homebuying journey? While your dog probably will not impact your credit score, being a pet owner can influence where and how you...
What Your Coffee Habit Can Teach You About Paying Off Your Mortgage Faster

What Your Coffee Habit Can Teach You About Paying Off Your Mortgage Faster

by Mark Maldonado | May 20, 2025 | Mortgage Tips

As your mortgage advisor, I am not here to tell you to give up your favorite coffee, but I am here to show you how something as simple as your daily coffee run can reveal some powerful lessons about how to pay off your mortgage faster. The Cost of Coffee and the...
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 19th, 2025

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 19th, 2025

by Mark Maldonado | May 19, 2025 | Financial Reports

The latest inflation data has been released, offering insight into the near-term impact of the recent tariff measures. The results indicate that despite deflationary pressure on the economy, inflation continues to trend upward with the recent, ongoing tariff wars....
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