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Do's and Don't's For a Smooth Mortgage Process: Thanksgiving Edition

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by Ted Rood on November 29 2013, 12:57 PM

Here's a special Thanksgiving/Black Friday installment of Do's and Don'ts for prospective buyers or refinancing homeowners embarking on, or already engaged in the mortgage process. In case it needs to be said, the " Don'ts " are strictly for comedy (though...
Build Your Own Fed Statement

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by Ted Rood on October 30 2013, 12:22 PM

It's time to play "Build Your Own Fed Statement" It's easy to win, just choose your favorite answers from the bold options. Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in September suggests that economic activity has been expanding...
Build Your Own Fed Statement - Taper Edition

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by Ted Rood on September 18 2013, 12:22 PM

Parsing the Fed is everyone's favorite game, so before the Fed wraps its sixth meeting of 2013 this afternoon, it's time to play "Build Your Own Fed Statement!" It's easy to win, just choose your favorite answers from the bold options in the Ted Statement...
Pre-Approvals vs. Pre-Qualifications in the Home Buying Process

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by Ted Rood on August 19 2013, 3:25 PM

One of the first things a savvy home shopper does PRIOR to starting a serious home search is to explore mortgage options. An experienced realtor will encourage buyers speak with a lender and get "pre-approved." This benefits all parties involved by ensuring...
Do's and Don't's For a Smooth Mortgage Process: Part 9

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by Ted Rood on August 09 2013, 4:44 PM

Here's another weekly installment of Do's and Don't's for prospective borrowers embarking on, or already engaged in the home mortgage process. In case it needs to be said, the " Don't's " are strictly for comedy (though most are based on real world examples...
Build Your Own Fed Statement

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by Ted Rood on July 31 2013, 10:46 AM

Parsing the Fed is everyone's favorite game, so before the Fed wraps its fifth meeting of 2013 this afternoon, it's time to play "Build Your Own Fed Statement!" It's easy to win, just choose your favorite answers from the bold options in the Ted Statement...
Do's and Don't's For a Smooth Mortgage Process: Part 8

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by Ted Rood on July 26 2013, 2:28 PM

Here's another weekly installment of Do's and Don't's for prospective borrowers embarking on, or already engaged in the home mortgage process. In case it needs to be said, the " Don't's " are strictly for comedy (though most are based on real world examples...
Obscure Fannie Program Benefits Parents, Students, and Disabled Children

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by Ted Rood on July 19 2013, 5:21 PM

Buying a home for your college student or disabled adult child can be challenging. The same holds for acquiring a home for your elderly parent(s) to live in. Potential buyers find lenders often treat these transactions as investment purchases , requiring...
Do's and Don't's For a Smooth Mortgage Process: Part 7

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by Ted Rood on July 14 2013, 10:08 PM

Here's another weekly installment of Do's and Don't's for prospective borrowers embarking on, or already engaged in the home mortgage process. In case it needs to be said, the " Don't's " are strictly for comedy (though most are based on real world examples...
Do's and Don't's For a Smooth Mortgage Process: Part 6

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by Ted Rood on July 05 2013, 2:06 AM

Here's another weekly installment of Do's and Don't's for prospective borrowers embarking on, or already engaged in the home mortgage process. In case it needs to be said, the " Don't's " are strictly for comedy (though most are based on real world examples...
Do's and Don't's For a Smooth Mortgage Process: Part 5

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by Ted Rood on June 28 2013, 5:29 PM

Here's another weekly installment of Do's and Don't's for prospective borrowers embarking on, or already engaged in the home mortgage process. In case it needs to be said, the " Don't's " are strictly for comedy (though most are based on real world examples...
Do's and Don't's For a Smooth Mortgage Process: Part 4

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by Ted Rood on June 20 2013, 10:56 PM

Here's another weekly installment of Do's and Don't's for prospective borrowers embarking on, or already engaged in the home mortgage process. In case it needs to be said, the " Don't's " are strictly for comedy (though most are based on real world examples...
Friday Borrower Do's and Don'ts

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by Ted Rood on June 12 2013, 1:35 AM

Here's another weekly installment of Do's and Don't's for prospective borrowers embarking on, or already engaged in the home mortgage process. In case it needs to be said, the "don't's" are strictly for comedy (though most are based on real world examples...
Do's and Don't's For a Smooth Mortgage Process: Part 2

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by Ted Rood on June 07 2013, 4:42 PM

We could all use a little comedy considering the recent rise in rates . But delays in the loan process are no laughing matter, costing you more and more as rates rise (even if you lock your rate, extensions are more expensive in this environment). With...
Do's and Don't's For a Smooth Mortgage Process

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by Ted Rood on May 31 2013, 7:04 PM

Every borrower wants their mortgage closing to be simple and stress free. While it may not always feel like it (between loan processors' requests for your 2011 Schedule E and page 6 of March's bank statement), lenders want the same thing. Here are some...

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