Buying a Home


  • 4 Phases of the Home Loan Process

        There are many details to take care of when purchasing a home, which can make the process stressful for a lot of people. In order to have the best experience possible, it’s important to understand everything that goes into the process. The four stages of a home loan are: Application The application is […]
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  • The Importance of Home Inspections

    A home inspection is an easy and relatively inexpensive way to discover the true condition of a property. When buying a home, it is critical to understand exactly what you’re buying so you don’t unintentionally purchase a home in need of major repairs. Knowing about problems in advance will help ensure your investment is sound […]
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  • Episode 8- Fixed-Rate and Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

    Buying a home can be a confusing process for those with no experience. Let the experts at Simply Home Lending take away some of the stress and give … Real Info for Real Estate. This week on Real Info for Real Estate, Loan Officer Jason Carter explains the difference between fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages and […]
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  • Choosing Between Fixed-Rate and Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

    The difference between a fixed-rate and an adjustable-rate mortgage is the amount of time the interest rate of the loan is fixed. With a fixed-rate mortgage, the interest rate is locked in at origination and will remain fixed for life of the loan. With an adjustable-rate mortgage, the interest rate remains fixed for a set […]
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  • VIDEO: What to Look for in Your Real Estate Purchase Contract

    With every purchase transaction, there has to be a purchase agreement in the form of a contract. Whether it’s downloaded from the internet or drawn up by an attorney, there are areas that can easily be done incorrectly. Knowing these areas, and making sure they are done properly, will help make the lending side of […]
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  • Mortgage Options

    Homebuyers looking to get into the mortgage market will have different options than they did just a few years ago. If you’re looking for a home loan, you’ll find that there are four basic types of loans to choose from: Conventional Mortgages, FHA Loans, and USDA, or Rural Development (RD), Loans. Here’s a look at […]
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  • VIDEO: Understanding Closing Costs

    Buying a house is a life long investment and can be a little overwhelming when it comes to the loan process. Purchase loans have many parts but one of the most important to understand for the buyer is the closing costs. Kelly Tribell, Partner at Simply Home Lending, explains closing costs and how to make […]
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