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Is An Older Home A Better Value Than A New One?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/d7tkkf0kru?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Well, as this story shows, there isn't a definitive answer to this question. You should look at each home for its individual characteristics. Generally, older homes may be in more established neighborhoods offer more ambiance and have lower property...

How Do I Begin The Process Of Buying A Home?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/qdojkbupd5?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Remember these pointers from the video: start by thinking about your situation. Are you ready to buy a home? How much can you afford in a monthly mortgage payment? How much space do you need? What areas of town do you like? After you answer these...

How Does Purchasing A Home Compare With Renting?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/8oevcp02xz?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Like the guy in the video says, the two don't really compare at all. The one advantage of renting is being generally free of most maintenance responsibilities. But by renting, you lose the chance to build equity take advantage of tax benefits and...

How Do Lenders Decide The Maximum Loan Amount That Buyers Can Afford?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/tlz6w11a9t?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 As you’ll see in the video, the lenders consider your debt-to-income ratio, which is a comparison of your gross (pre-tax) income to housing and non-housing expenses. Non-housing expenses include such long-term debts as car or student loan...

How Can I Find Out Information About My Credit History?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/ah2ofppr2k?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Watch this video and take a few notes! There are three major credit reporting companies: Equifax - www.equifax.com 1-800-685-1111 Experian - www.experian.com 1-888-397-3742 Trans Union - www.transunion.com 1-800-916-8800 Obtaining your credit...

What Is A Credit Bureau Score And How Do Lenders Use Them?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/ucufngtfin?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 As we show you in this video, a credit bureau score, or “credit score” is a number based upon your credit history that represents the possibility that you will be unable to repay a loan. Lenders use it to determine your ability to...

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