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Mortgages for the Self-Employed

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Historically self-employed borrowers have had difficulty qualifying for mortgages. Because Self-Employed workers or small business owners typically take advantage of tax code benefits, trying to qualify for a mortgage using tax returns can be very difficult. This type of loan enables self-employed individuals to purchase or refinance a home without having to provide tax returns, W2s, or other forms of documentation that are typically required when applying for a mortgage. Let’s take a closer look at some benefits of this type of loan.

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What You Need to Know About Home Mortgages

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Home mortgages are complex financial products, but unless you are independently wealthy they are also essential for people who want to buy a home. Whether you’re buying your first home or refinancing an existing mortgage, understanding the basics of how mortgages work can help you make the right choice. This article will discuss some of the key elements that all prospective borrowers should consider when shopping for a mortgage.

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Approved Methods to Prepare Your Finances To Buy a Home

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When you’re ready to buy a home, make sure your finances are in good shape BEFORE applying for a loan. A solid financial standing will help to ensure a smooth mortgage loan application. It could also establish you as a premiere buyer that property sellers will favor over other buyers. Here are a few tricks to help you get your finances in order before you purchase a property.

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Practical Tips to Organize Your Finances to Buy a House

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A house is the largest purchase most people ever make. Whether you’ve been dreaming of homeownership for years or you recently realized that you’re ready to make this change, you have to get your finances in order and do your research before just jumping in.
Knowing some savvy tips can help reduce the amount of time it takes and reduce the possibility of overextending yourself when getting your new home. There are two phases for budgeting to buy a house. Initially, you are budgeting to be able to afford the downpayment but you also need to plan for making the monthly payments plus maintenance, insurance, taxes. etc.

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Make Your Mortgage More Affordable After Retirement

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One of the perks of retirement is no longer having to work. But that’s also one of the drawbacks because it often means living on a fixed income. Some bills, like electricity and insurance, are only going to keep going up despite your retirement. That doesn’t mean you can’t save money, though. Your mortgage is one area where you can have a more affordable payment each month.

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Tips for Making Extra Income Through Real Estate

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Real estate can prove to be a profitable investment, generating both profits in rent and appreciation. Making money in real estate investing takes some determination and the right systems. However, after putting in the effort, you have a fair chance of making a good sum of money while broadening your portfolio. Here are four ways you can make money in real estate.

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How to Know What You Can Afford for Your Next Family Home

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At some point, your family may need to move into a new home. Whether it’s because your family is growing, because you’re downsizing, changing jobs, or because you just need a change of scenery, it’s not too uncommon to find that you need a new home. Before you do that, though, you do need to know what you can afford. Fortunately, there are some factors that you can consider to determine what you can really afford for your next family home.

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Key Factors To Consider Before Refinancing Your Home

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If you notice interest rates going down and have given some consideration to refinancing your home, you are not alone. When mortgage rates decline, more people opt to take a second look at their existing mortgages in hopes of saving thousands of dollars in the years ahead. However, before you jump in and move forward with refinancing, you should keep these important factors in mind when making your decision.

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4 Ways to Make the Most of Investment Property Loans

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Investing in property is an effective way to build your family’s wealth. One of the most common ways to benefit from a property investment is to buy a house that needs some repairs and flip it after you fix it up. Your family might also be interested in purchasing a home that you can rent out to other families in your community. No matter which direction you go, one of the first things you’ll need to do is secure a loan. And interestingly this is the only type of debt recommended by top advisors like Dave Ramsey and “Rich Dad” author Robert T. Kiyosaki. They refer to it as “good debt” i.e. debt that puts money into your pocket.  

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