Preparing to Meet with a Mortgage Broker

Preparing to Meet with a Mortgage Broker

The home buying process is rewarding, but also tedious. In fact, deciding that you’re interested in purchasing a house is just the first step. Where do you turn next? Consider making an appointment to meet with a mortgage broker. Below are five things to have in order...
A Note from Mortgage Atlanta

A Note from Mortgage Atlanta

As we approach tax season it is important to plan closings and taxes filing in advance.  All mortgage company verify the tax returns the borrower sent to us have been filed and accepted with the IRS.  The process the mortgage company does this is through an IRS...
How to Calculate a Payoff

How to Calculate a Payoff

With current home values being so low, many sellers are bringing funds to closing instead of receiving a proceeds checks.  Payoffs are being questioned, challenged, and double-checked, so it is important that sellers and their agents understand how a mortgage payoff...
What Is a Credit Score, Anyway?

What Is a Credit Score, Anyway?

We know it’s important, and it should be “high”, but what does that mean, anyway? Any why is that important? When purchasing a home and obtaining your new loan, the lender will look at your income (debt to income ratio) and credit score, among some...