Buying a home may be easier than you think.

Thinking about buying a home and not sure you can afford it? You may think you don’t have enough saved for a down payment, or believe your credit score is too low. The chart below shows the distribution of FICO® Scores for all loans approved in May. And keep in mind some loans only require […]

Getting pre-approved should always be your first step.

One way to show you are serious about buying your dream home is to get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage before starting your search. In many markets across the country the number of buyers searching for their dream homes greatly outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace […]