Mortgage Insights
Everything Mike writes about buying, refinancing and paying for a home — in plain English, from someone who does it every day.
Credit & Qualifying What Credit Score Do I Need to Buy a House? There Isn’t One Number
First-Time Buyer How Much Do I Need for a Down Payment? Anyone Who Hands You One Number Is Guessing
Loan Process How Does a VA Loan Work? Like Magic, Honestly
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For CPAs Why Every CPA Should Have a Mortgage Advisor on Speed Dial
Loan Process Can I Buy a Car While I’m Buying a House?
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For CPAs An Annual Mortgage Review Every CPA Should Be Using
Loan Process What Are Closing Costs, and How Much Should I Save?
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For CPAs Every CPA Should Avoid This Simple Real Estate Mistake
Loan Process Prequalified vs Preapproved, and the Two Levels Above Both