My Harrowing Mortgage Qualifying Experience: Lessons Learned and the Raison d’être of the Mortgage Readiness Report
Buying a home is often described as one of the ;most exciting milestones in a person’s life.’ It promises the joy of owning a space you can truly call your own, where you can build memories and create a sanctuary for yourself and your loved ones. For me, this dream turned into a harrowing nightmare, one that not only tested my resilience but also spurred the creation of a tool that I hope will help many others avoid the same pitfalls I encountered.
Why Your Credit Score is Crucial for Mortgage Qualification and Securing the Best Loan Terms
In today’s uncertain and volatile financial landscape, your credit score holds significant sway over your ability to qualify for a mortgage and secure favorable loan terms.
The Home Ownership Myth: Debunking the Investment Misconception
The phrase that ‘owning a home is an investment’ is tossed around a lot, but here we want to dive in a bit more deeply into the debate. Homeownership is often touted as the quintessential American Dream, symbolizing stability, success, and financial security. However, a pervasive misconception persists: the idea that owning a home is a surefire investment.
Navigating the Stress of Homebuying: A Gen Z Guide to Being Prepared
Buying a home is undoubtedly a stressful endeavor, but it’s also one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. With careful preparation, informed decisions, and a supportive team, you can navigate the process successfully. Embrace the challenges, stay resilient, and take pride in this significant achievement.
The Harrowing Mortgage Qualification Process: A Call for Transparency
Sept. 15, 2008: Lehman Brothers laid off employees as it filed for bankruptcy. MARY ALTAFFER/AP PHOTO The mortgage qualification process is often perceived as a labyrinthine journey, fraught with complexities and opacity. For many prospective homeowners, this convoluted system presents significant barriers, making the dream of owning a home seem unattainable. At Revve, we learned […]
The Unseen Struggles of Self-Employed Workers: A Critical Examination of Bank Statement Loans
The Complex Reality of Bank Statement Loans Bank statement loans are a type of mortgage that lenders offer to self-employed individuals who may not have the traditional income documentation, such as W-2s or tax returns, required for a conventional mortgage. Instead, lenders rely on bank statements to verify income. On the surface, this might seem […]
The House that Friends Built: How Loved Ones Shape Our Homebuying Decisions
Homebuying is one of life’s grand adventures, much like embarking on a quest for the Holy Grail or trying to assemble a piece of IKEA furniture without the instructions. It’s a journey filled with excitement, uncertainty, and, if you’re lucky, a bit of humor. But if there’s one thing that can turn this quest into […]
Money Printing: Understanding Government Currency Creation
Have you ever wondered how governments manage to keep printing money without ever running out? The concept of money printing can seem perplexing, even mystifying, to many. We will briefly explain the process of government currency creation and explain why governments will never run out of money to print. 1. The Basics of Money Creation: […]
On Becoming a First Time Landlord and Staying Above Water
As a first-time landlord, stepping into the world of real estate investment was an exciting but ultimately all-consuming harrowing experience. While I was eager to become a real estate investor, there were many things I wish I had known before taking the plunge. In this post, I’ll share my thoughts as a first-time landlord and […]
The Millennial Housing Struggle: Contrasting Homeownership Challenges with Our Parents’ Generation
As millennials, we often find ourselves caught in the crosshairs of economic challenges that make achieving traditional milestones, like homeownership, feel like climbing Mount Everest. While our parents’ generation may have purchased homes with relative ease, our journey to homeownership is fraught with obstacles that previous generations didn’t face. So, why is it so much […]