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How My Easy Mortgage Handles Jumbo Loans
By Lesley Holroyd Buying a home is stressful enough without running into a financing wall. And if the home you’ve got your heart set on costs more than $832,750, that’s exactly what happens with a...
5 Credit Myths That Hurt Homebuyers in the Tampa Bay Area
By Eric Yoder If you’ve been putting off buying your first home in Tampa because you think your credit score isn’t good enough, you’re not alone. Fannie Mae found that roughly one in three Americans...
Understanding Your Debt-to-Income Ratio: What Tampa Bay Homebuyers Need to Know
By Eric Yoder You’ve been saving for a down payment, your credit score looks solid, and you’re ready to start shopping for a home in Tampa. But when you sit down with a lender, they bring up a...
Why Tampa Bay Homebuyers Should Choose My Easy Mortgage
By Anthony Chiorazzi If you’re shopping for a mortgage in the Tampa Bay area, you know there’s no shortage of brokers and lenders competing for your business. From the outside, they can all start to...
How to Prepare for Emotional and Mental Challenges as First-Time Buyers
By Eric Yoder After spending dozens of hours on the house hunt, you’re finally ready to make that big purchase. You’ve saved up your down payment, checked your credit, and browsed listings late into...
The Importance of Credit | My Easy Mortgage
By My Easy Mortgage Team Nobody wakes up excited to think about their credit score. It’s one of those things that sits in the background until the moment it matters. And for most people, that moment...
The Benefits of Recasting: How to Lower Your Monthly Payment with My Easy Mortgage
By Sam Wax Want the secret to avoiding a Chinese fire drill when trying to buy and sell a home simultaneously? There's an option that most homeowners don't know about: mortgage recasting. What Is...
Understanding Housing Escrow: Your Simple Guide to a Smarter Home Purchase
By Jay Rosado If you've started shopping for a home or recently closed on one, you've probably heard the word "escrow" more times than you can count. It sounds complicated. It's not. A mortgage...
Your Guide to Buying Your First Home
By My Easy Mortgage Team Let’s be honest: buying your first home is terrifying. You’re signing up for the biggest financial commitment of your life, and the process may feel overwhelming with...
How Fast Can A Mortgage Close?
By David Leslie Buyers will often wonder, “How fast can my mortgage close?” It’s a good question, as people should want to move into their dream home as fast as possible. The most correct answer to...
Saving for Your Down Payment Faster: A Guide for Florida First-Time Homebuyers
By Sam Wax Many Florida homebuyers often wonder what to save for a down payment on their home. This thought process is especially true for first-time homebuyers, who have a million thoughts running...
Buying a Condo as a First Home in Florida: What Buyers Need to Know
By Lesley Holroyd Buying a first home can be challenging, especially in a competitive market like Florida. But, as has been the case for the past few decades, Florida’s population is ever-growing...