I think there is a good chance that FHA loans are going to be utilized more in the coming years. Watch this video to learn more about what an FHA loan is and how it may benefit you.
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What is a mortgage recast?
What is a mortgage recast, how does it work, and who can take advantage of it? Watch to learn more!
2020’s Housing
It’s a new year and a new decade! In this video I review the Portland, Oregon housing statistics and what we should expect to see over the next 10 years. Hint, hint…. home-ownership rates and housing demand will likely increase!
Questions, comments? We would love to hear from you!
Interest Rates – 2020 Forecast
It’s a new decade! What can we expect interest rates to do? Watch this weeks video to learn more.
2020 Housing Outlook
Happy New Year!
I thought I would share what experts have predicted for the housing market in 2020. Watch this video to learn more!
If you have questions please reach out. We would love to hear from you!
Improved Mortgage Rates – Should I Refinance?
Mortgage rates are at their best in over a year. Does that mean you should refinance?
There are a few different factors that you need to consider before making the decision to refinance.
Watch this week’s video to learn more.
Questions or comments? Please reach out at www.swansonhomeloans.com OR 503.488.1808.
I’d be happy to help! Thanks!
Should I buy or rent?
Tired of paying rent and wondering if homeownership is right for you? There is no doubt that owning your home can significantly improve your financial standing in the long-term.
In fact, a recent survey showed that homeownership was a greater predictor of net worth than age or education (see HERE).
In this video I talk about some of the benefits and risks of owning a home:
If you’d like to learn about your options for buying a home in a no pressure environment please contact me today to schedule an initial conversation.
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6 home loan details to prepare prior to making an offer
Have you found the home you love and now you’re ready to make an offer? There are six details you should be prepared to communicate to your Realtor to insure the transaction goes smoothly.
Watch this short video to learn what they are:
If you are wanting to work with a lender that is dedicated to delivering home loans without surprises please contact us today!
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Part 2: How to Buy a Home Without a Sale Contingency – Down Payment
Over 60% of homebuyers in the United States are repeat buyers. This means they often have a home to sell concurrently with buying a home. In today’s competitive housing market it can be a challenge to get an offer accepted when it includes a home sale contingency.
Therefore, it’s always worth trying to see if and how a homebuyer can be pre-approved for their home loan without the requirement of a home sale contingency.
There are two common hurdles that an applicant faces when trying to get pre-approved in this manner.
The second hurdle (HERE IS A LINK to the first hurdle) is cash flow. Without the existing home sold the underwriter will require that the applicant be approved with both mortgage payments. I cover that topic in the video below:
If you are seeking to get pre-approved to buy another home and would like to avoid a home sale contingency please reach out to us today!
How to Buy a Home Without a Sale Contingency – Down Payment
Over 60% of homebuyers in the United States are repeat buyers which means they often have a home to sell concurrently with buying a home. In today’s competitive housing market it can be a challenge to get an offer accepted when it includes a home sale contingency.
Therefore, it’s always worth trying to see if and how a homebuyer can be pre-approved for their home loan without the requirement of a home sale contingency.
There are two common hurdles that an applicant faces when trying to get pre-approved in this manner.
The first hurdle is how the buyer will generate a down payment without the proceeds from the sale of their home. I cover that topic in the video below:
The second hurdle is cash-flow and I will discuss that in next week’s video.
If you are seeking to get pre-approved to buy another home and would like to a void a home sale contingency please reach out to us today!