Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Homeowners who have improved their credit score or lowered their debt-to-income ratio, for example, might be eligible for a better rate today if they refinance. To switch from an adjustable-rate mortgage, or ARM, to a fixed-rate loan. To get rid of FHA mortgage insurance.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

When you finance the purchase of a home, for example, they include the cost of the home appraisal and home title searches that lenders require. Your lender will also tell you what you can expect to pay at closing after you apply for a mortgage, in a document called a Loan Estimate. Calculate your closing costs What are closing costs?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 6, 2014

The sales tax, plus the ongoing higher property tax and insurance are really turning him off – and the van does fine if we drive it locally or just for a few hours to the lake. Budget, for example, has the following options that can be added: GPS ($5.49 Kid seats ($13.00 Roadside assist ($6.49 per day).

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Review lender requirements and gather documentation Once you decide on the amount you want to borrow, you need to know what it will take to get approved by a personal loan lender. Each lender may set different approval requirements and collect a variety of documents to decide whether to take a risk on you as a borrower.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Bring your home inspection checklist and other documents, like repair invoices and receipts, to ensure everything was done as agreed and that the home is move-in ready. On closing day, review all the documents you sign carefully, and ask for clarification on anything you don’t understand. What’s your local market like?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

You’ll turn in any required financial documentation. For example, if you still owe $250,000 on your home, and it’s worth $325,000, your home equity is $75,000. Step 5: Get your paperwork in order Gather recent pay stubs, federal tax returns, bank/brokerage statements and anything else your mortgage lender requests.

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