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Are Student Loans Holding You Back from Homeownership? Help May Have Arrived.

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Tim Ross

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July 1, 2021

As of June 2021, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), unit of the Department of Housing and Urban Development that provides insurance on mortgages as little as 3.5% down, has changed the way student loan payments are counted when determining eligibility for federally insured mortgages.

“Homeownership is the cornerstone of the…

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How Low Interest Rates are Impacting Affordability in the Housing Market

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Tim Ross

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December 17, 2020

When the 2008 recession hit, Americans doubled their rate of saving almost overnight, from around 3.5% to over 7%. By 2012, the national savings rate was at 12%, and the economy was on the verge of stalling. As a way to entice people to spend, The Federal Reserve enacted…

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FICO Score 10: What it Means for Your Mortgage Prospects

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Tim Ross

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October 2, 2020

Ross Mortgage continuously strives to help our clients reach their homebuying goals while always keeping financial health our top priority! Part of having good financial health is keeping up to date on the latest tips, trends and changes that impact your finances—including your valuable credit score.

This year, FICO has…

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Should I Refinance My Mortgage Today?

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Marc Edelstein

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March 3, 2020

There are few purchases in life where an opportunity later presents itself and allows for the purchaser to save money, however, a mortgage is one of those purchases, and the savings are passed on through savvy refinancing.

Did you know that now is an excellent time to look at refinancing…

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How to Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal This Summer

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Ericka Staton

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July 18, 2019

Have you noticed your curb appeal is lacking? Everyone agrees that curb appeal not only affects the value of your home, but also makes coming home each day a little more special. Remember the first impression is the only impression that matters. Here are five easy tips on how…

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