HBR 136 – Start The Process Earlier

If you are thinking about buying a home, I can’t stress enough the importance of starting this process earlier.  In this weeks episode I talk about that and other challenges that clients face when they wait too long to start the mortgage process. In the market to buy, build or refinance a mortgage? Looking for […]

HBR 135 – Trust But Verify

When it comes to buying a home, verification of information on your loan application is the key. This week I talk about why documentation matters and how you can help to speed up the home buying process by being prepared to document income, assets, etc. In the market to buy, build or refinance a mortgage? […]

HBR 133 – Mortgage Info Everywhere – What to Believe

Mortgage information is everywhere. But what should you believe and how can you check the accuracy of some of the information that is out there? In this weeks episode, I talk about how you can start to sort through the noise of mortgage marketing. You can always make it easier on yourself and just work […]

HBR 132 – Sandi Beelen from ReMax Lakeshore

This week Sandi Beelen from ReMax Lakeshore and I talk about the West Michigan Housing Market and buying a home in general.  If you are in the Greater West Michigan area and need a competent Realtor you can reach Sandi at 616-218-4398 or via email at sandi@remax-lakeshore.com  If you are in need of a mortgage, I […]

HBR 131 – The Cost of Waiting

In this weeks episode I talk about the cost of waiting to purchase a home. Often times, clients will want to wait to purchase a home until they have a bigger down payment. While in theory that may sound like a good idea, the reality is that plan can backfire. Would you like to determine […]

HBR 130 – Ever Changing World of Mortgages

In this weeks episode I talk about the ever changing world of mortgage finance and how it can impact your dreams of home ownership. The rules and guidelines for mortgages are ever changing. We stay on top of those rules to make sure that our clients are best positioned for success when it comes to […]

HBR 129 – Changing Jobs During The Mortgage Process

This week I talk about what happens when you change jobs during the mortgage process. Changing jobs during the process of buying a home can have a huge impact on your ability to qualify and should only happen after you have spoken to us in detail about how it may impact you. If you are […]

HBR 128 – Experience Matters!

In this weeks episode I talk about why the experience of your lender can either save you thousands or cost you thousands. I share a couple of stories about clients who tried to work with their local credit union only to have it backfire on them. If you are in the market to buy a […]

HBR 127 – Help Us To Help You

This week I talk about the need for your cooperation in the mortgage process. Your cooperation is one of the biggest factors in determining how your mortgage process will go. If you are in the market or even thinking about buying a home, my team and I would love to help you. You can reach […]