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Home Loans Don’t Have to Be Confusing

There’s nothing like walking into a house and realizing it’s the one — your dream home! But before you go house hunting, you should get preapproved for a loan that’s just as perfect for you. Making sense of the financial language might initially seem intimidating, but it’s the first step to living that dream. Get […]

4 Benefits of Being a Homeowner

Buying a home is a huge life goal for many people — and for good reason. For one, homeownership means putting down roots. You get a place that’s all your own — one that you can build your life around. On top of that, there are plenty of financial reasons to become a homeowner. Are […]

4 Financial Planning Myths Busted

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions in the personal finance world, and some of them could hold you back — from saving money and improving your credit score to qualifying for loans. No matter what your next financial goal may be, having a solid strategy is integral to getting you there safer and […]

Using Gift Money Toward a Down Payment

Down payments can be a big hurdle when buying a home. In fact, nearly a third of first-time buyers received money from friends or relatives to source their down payment. Are you considering a similar move? If so, proceed with caution. Though getting gift money is quite common, it also comes with some unique challenges. […]

Cash Buyers can use Delayed financing to get Cash Back

Mark Luciani President – America One Mortgage Corporation June 30th, 2022 What is Delayed Financing? Delayed financing is a mortgage method after purchasing a home using all cash.  More and more homebuyers that may have the resources are considering an all-cash offer to strengthen their offer and win a contract.  Delayed financing provides the buyer […]

What Not to do before buying a home

  Mark Luciani President – America One Mortgage Corporation June 29th, 2022 Are you thinking of buying a new home?  Don’t make one of these common mistakes! When you are preparing to purchase a new home, maybe your 1st home, you want the process to be as smooth as possible.  Getting pre-approved and avoiding common […]

What You Should Know About Rate Locks

Mortgage rates are near all-time lows right now, but that doesn’t mean they’ll stay that way forever. That’s where a rate lock can come in. Rate locks guarantee you a certain mortgage rate for an extended period, protecting you from the possibility of rising interest rates while you complete the homebuying process. Are you shopping […]

How to Refinance a Reverse Mortgage

While a reverse mortgage is different from a conventional mortgage, the two products have a few similarities. One is that the homeowner may refinance a reverse mortgage at any time during the life of the loan without penalty. When Refinancing a Reverse Mortgage Makes Sense As with a conventional mortgage, the borrower has the option to refinance into a more suitable loan that fits […]

Buying a Home When You’re Self-Employed

  While being an independent contractor, freelancer or entrepreneur can certainly be a freeing career choice; it also comes with some challenges. For instance, it can make getting a mortgage loan harder. Without W-2s, a consistent salary, and an employer to back you up, it’s harder to prove your income as a self-employed professional — […]