Stephen Hawkins Mortgage and Real Estate Blog

Don’t Let the First Time be the Worst Time

Don’t Let the First Time be the Worst Time

As a first time home buyer, the process can be exciting or it can be a nightmare. If you know what you’re doing ahead of time, you can save yourself a lot of headaches and trouble. So here are a few things you should know before jumping in headfirst: Know Your Credit Score As you’ve heard time and time again, one of the most important things... [Read more...]

De-Stressing Tips for Buying a Home

De-Stressing Tips for Buying a Home

It’s true, buying a home can seem a little stressful at times. If you’re new to the process, you might feel overwhelmed with all of the things you need to do. However, if you break it down into manageable steps, it’s not really that difficult. With the proper guidance, you can get through this, relatively painlessly. Let’s look... [Read more...]

Getting a Home Loan with Bad Credit

Getting a Home Loan with Bad Credit

If you have bad credit, then you may think you have no options available to you when it comes to financing a home loan. However, there are still some home loans available that might be able to suit your needs. Understanding Bad Credit Mortgages Bad credit mortgages are designed for people who have a poor credit score. If you have missed payments on... [Read more...]

The Basics of an FHA Loan

The Basics of an FHA Loan

First of all, FHA stands for Federal Housing Administration. That means the FHA regulates these loans and offers them at more competitive terms and rates to keep home ownership affordable for a wider variety of people. That’s also why FHA Home Loans are ideal for first time homebuyers or those with less than perfect credit. However, it may not... [Read more...]

Smart Moves Toward the Best Mortgage Rate

Smart Moves Toward the Best Mortgage Rate

Whether you need a mortgage to purchase your first home or are simply looking into refinancing your existing mortgage, you absolutely must find the best mortgage rate if you want to make a positive financial decision. Let me help you by providing a few tips: Shop around for the best rate. Although we are in tough economic times and it is getting harder... [Read more...]

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