Mortgage Update: New Loan Limits for 2021
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is raising the baseline conforming loan limit for 2018. Learn what this means for borrowers in Colorado in thelatest blog from our mortgage team. […]
Tag: Homebuying
How to Find (and Buy) a Great Home
Buying a house is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make, so you want to feel nothing less than great about your choice. Figuring out your budget and getting preapproved for a home loan is the opening act. We’ll walk you through those steps in our post “Buying a Home — 4 Steps to Get Started.” Once the financing is squared […]
How to Get Your Finances Ready to Buy a Home in Colorado
It’s time. Your dream of being a homeowner on the Front Range of Colorado is coming true. But, what first steps should you take? As you explore the Colorado real estate market, you’ll have to demonstrate your financial stability to lenders, real estate agents and sellers. Here are a few ways to get started. Money […]
Mortgage Update: New Loan Limits for 2020
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is raising the baseline conforming loan limit for 2018. Learn what this means for borrowers in Colorado in thelatest blog from our mortgage team. […]
Homebuying and Your Credit Score: Tips from the Mortgage Pros
Why does your credit score matter? How can you improve it? Where do you even begin? All of these questions are important to ask if you’re considering buying a home. To qualify, a minimum credit score may be required depending on the overall loan profile. The higher your credit score, the more likely you are […]
Six Questions to Ask When Buying a Condo or Townhome
If you’re looking to buy a home along Colorado’s Front Range, you’re probably all too familiar with the low inventory and high costs in our real estate market. For many first-time home buyers, considering a condo or townhome opens up additional options. However, it’s important to know the differences between buying a single-family home and buying a condo or townhome. […]
4 Credit Score Tips from Our Mortgage Team
Your credit score can affect your monthly mortgage payments and even your ability to qualify for a loan. So it only makes sense that our members often have questions about their credit score. To help you, our mortgage team shares answers to a few common questions on credit scores in this post. Q: I’m applying […]
Dealing with the Down Payment: Part 3
Our series for first-time homebuyers is all about understanding down payments in order to make smart, informed decisions when it’s time to buy. In the final edition of this three-part series, we’ll look at several programs that are available to assist homebuyers. […]
Dealing with the Down Payment: Part 2
This series for first-time homebuyers is all about understanding down payments in order to make smart decisions when it’s time to buy. In the second part of our series, we look at requirements for the money you use to make your down payment. […]
Dealing With the Down Payment: Part 1
If you’re a first-time homebuyer along the Front Range of Colorado, it’s important to understand your down payment options. A down payment is a lump sum paid upfront that reduces the amount of money borrowed. In the first post of this three-part series, we’ll look at what a down payment is and several down payment options. […]
