by VLC Staff | Oct 3, 2022 | First-Time Homebuyers, Mortgage Loan
Understanding the Closing Disclosure At some point during the mortgage loan application process, shortly before closing on your home, you will receive a form called a Closing Disclosure from your mortgage lender. This form will usually arrive any time after the first...
by VLC Staff | Aug 31, 2022 | Budget Tips, Mortgage Loan
8 Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster The most common type of mortgage loan for a permanent family residence is a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Thirty years can feel like you will be paying off your mortgage forever. But did you know there are easy ways to cut your...
by VLC Staff | May 5, 2022 | Education, Financial, First-Time Homebuyers, Home Buying, Home Loan, Housing Market, Mortgage, Mortgage Loan, VA Loan
How to Shop for Different Mortgage Lenders You have been planning and saving for this moment for months, maybe years. It’s time to start shopping different mortgage lenders and finally get pre-approved for a home loan. But wait. How do you actually shop different...
by VLC Staff | May 2, 2022 | Education, Financial, Home Buying, Home Equity Loan, Home Loan, Mortgage Loan
VA Loan Work History Requirements As you prepare to purchase a home and apply for a mortgage loan using your VA loan benefit, it’s important to understand how your employment status and employment history can affect your mortgage loan eligibility. In this article, we...
by VLC Staff | Apr 25, 2022 | Education, Financial, First-Time Homebuyers, Home Buying, Home Loan, Mortgage, Mortgage Loan, Mortgage Rate Lock, Mortgage Refinance
7 Common Questions About Mortgage Rate Locks What is a Mortgage Rate Lock? A mortgage rate lock prevents the interest rate on your home loan from increasing or decreasing within a specified timeframe before closing, typically 30-60 days or more depending on the terms...
by VLC Staff | Apr 14, 2022 | Education, Financial, Home Buying, Mortgage, Mortgage Loan, Underwater Mortgage
What is an Underwater Mortgage? An underwater mortgage or upside-down mortgage is when the value of your property is less than the remaining mortgage you still owe on the property. Underwater mortgages most commonly occur during an economic downturn when the value of...
