Use Your Credit Occasionally

Use Your Credit Occasionally

Max’s (Our Mortgage Expert) Tip: You need to use credit occasionally. I did a pre-approval for someone who makes a lot of money. However, the rate he qualifies for at par is higher than the going average and if his credit score was 8 points lower, we couldn’t do...
Higher Down Payment Equals Lower Rate

Higher Down Payment Equals Lower Rate

Max’s (Our Mortgage Expert) Tip: To get a good mortgage rate, you will want to make a higher down payment. The larger the down payment, the less risky the loan is for the mortgage lender. As they believe you are a low risk lender, they will sometimes give you a lower...
The Higher Your Credit Score, The Better

The Higher Your Credit Score, The Better

Max’s (Our Mortgage Expert) Tip: The higher your credit score, the lower your interest rate on the mortgage. Check your credit report a year or so before buying a home. That gives you time to correct errors in the report and change ways you use credit to improve your...
Look For A Mortgage Professional

Look For A Mortgage Professional

Max’s (Our Mortgage Expert) Tip: Look for a mortgage professional before you search for a house. You need to make sure your credit is in order because mistakes can take months to correct. You also want to know exactly what you can afford.