Shopping for a home can be an exciting time in ones life. There are so many things to consider; how many rooms, how many bathrooms, the neighborhood and the school district. However, perhaps the most important consideration is how much house one can afford. The general rule of thumb is that most homeowners can afford a mortgage loan that is 2-2.5 times their gross income. This means a family with a household income of $100,000 could probably afford a $200,000-$250,000 home. …
Tips to Help You Get the Best Mortgage Rate
Whether you are ready to get your first mortgage, or you are a seasoned veteran of the mortgage game, there are a lot of tips you can use to help keep your mortgage rates low and your total costs associated with the mortgage note low. Many of these tips only take a few minutes and can help save you thousands of dollars over the life of the mortgage note!