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Get HomeReady: An Affordable Mortgage Program You Might Have Missed

June 15, 2022

It’s not easy being a homebuyer in today’s market. If low inventory and high home prices weren’t enough, once record-low mortgage rates have risen to levels not seen since 2008. It’s enough to inspire anyone to consider all sorts of financing alternatives on the journey toward buying a home. But in your mortgage search, you may have overlooked HomeReady. Never heard of … [Read more...] about Get HomeReady: An Affordable Mortgage Program You Might Have Missed

How Much of Your Income Should You Spend on Your Mortgage?

October 13, 2021

What percentage of income should go to mortgage payments?  It's a good question, particularly when you're ready to buy a home for the first time. Just like other important financial decisions, you want your monthly mortgage payment to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle.  Morty can help you determine what you can comfortably afford to spend on your mortgage … [Read more...] about How Much of Your Income Should You Spend on Your Mortgage?

What Credit Score is Required to Buy a House?

October 12, 2021

When you're getting ready to buy a house, your lender will want to see your credit score, a three-digit number that represents how well you pay back debt.  Before you apply for a mortgage, keep in mind that your credit score represents one of the most important aspects of qualifying for a mortgage, but it's not the only qualification. So, what credit score is needed … [Read more...] about What Credit Score is Required to Buy a House?

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