Just like getting into top physical shape, getting into homebuying shape takes time and determination. The best strategy to prepare: get organized and create a plan that will help you improve your financial fitness over time. It won’t happen overnight, but if your goal is to purchase a home in the new year, it’s never too early to get started. SHAPE UP YOUR CREDIT Just like stepping on a scale, checking your [...]
Just like getting into top physical shape, getting into homebuying shape takes time and determination. The best strategy to prepare: get organized and create a plan that will help you improve your financial fitness over time. It won’t happen overnight, but if you’re goal is to purchase a home in the new year, it’s never too early to get started. Here to coach you through the homebuying fitness plan is TowneBank Mortgage [...]
Buying a home should be an exciting milestone! But if you’re a first-time homebuyer, or even if you’ve bought a home in the past, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the entire process. That’s why we sat down with loan officer Chace Cooper, to give you a break down on exactly what happens throughout each step of the homebuying process. “Obtaining a mortgage is a sophisticated process,” Chace said. “The earlier you [...]
Serious homebuyers should consider starting the homebuyer process in the office of a loan officer rather than a real estate agent. Potential home buyers benefit in a variety of ways by obtaining a letter of pre-approval before finding a home, including a feeling of confidence when you’re ready to bid on your dream home.
