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Tips for buying a home with student loan debt Buying a house with student loan debt in Florida can be difficult, but it's not impossible. Understanding the potential impact of student loan debt on your financial health and ability to qualify for a mortgage is essential. Student loan debt can increase your …

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When is a regular mortgage not enough? When the loan amount to purchase a property exceeds the conforming loan limit of $726,200*. Find out the limits by county in this interactive map. To understand a Jumbo loan, you must understand two other terms: conforming and non-conforming loans. Conforming loans adhere to …

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Mortgage rates change a lot. They can move up or down throughout the day. They can be subject to many things, from the Federal Reserve (The Fed) announcing a rate increase to events occurring in the US or worldwide. You may have a conversation with your loan officer today only to learn that the rate you discussed has …

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Get off the sidelines and look for your new house! Homebuyers are on the fence today about whether to enter the market or stay put. First-time homebuyers who are still renting hope rates and prices will come down. Now that we are entering the spring homebuying season and none of those things have happened, lenders …

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Owning a home is more affordable than renting one in the Florida area Considering buying over renting? If the new year has you thinking of making a change, you are not alone. However, you may wonder if the dollars and cents add up in your favor as home prices continue to rise in the Florida area. According to the …

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