15 year vs. 30 year Mortgage
The differences between a 15 year and 30 year mortgage can be important to homeowners and potential home buyers. There are advantages to consider in choosing the mortgage options that best fit your needs. Although fixed rate mortgages are structured the same, adjusting the loan term to 15 or 30 years makes a difference. The […]
How to Drop Mortgage Insurance
Do you know that you can drop mortgage insurance from your home loan? We don’t think you should be paying more for your mortgage than you have to. That’s why it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the mortgage insurance that could be structured into your loan. Dropping your mortgage insurance can save […]
Escrow Account Basics
If you are looking for your first mortgage loan as a first time home buyer, you may have some questions about escrow accounts. The questions and answers in this article provide some great insight to the function and purpose of an escrow account. These basic questions will help you better understand the structure of an […]
Online Mortgage Process: COVID-19 Safe
At TexasLending.com our mortgage process can be securely done online, from your computer, tablet, or smart phone. We have made our mortgage process as easy as possible with the capability of current technology, while keeping your financial information protected. During the health and safety concerns of COVID-19, we want you to know that you can […]
Income Tax and Your Mortgage Application
Whether you are looking to buy a home or refinance your current mortgage, your income taxes are a required piece of your mortgage application. Your federal income tax return is key to determining your mortgage loan approval. These are the ways that your income tax return is a factor in your mortgage application. Calculating Income […]
Underwriting Process
Many assume that a pre-approval is a guarantee and that they will receive a loan. But, you need to get a final approval during the mortgage underwriting process before you can officially receive your loan and close on a house. So we’re here to share everything you need to know about underwriting and the process. […]
Mortgage Rate Trends for 2016
Today’s mortgage interest rates are extremely low which means that homeowners pay lower monthly payments. Currently, it’s cheaper to own a home than to rent in many U.S. housing markets and home buyers are definitely taking advantage of it. However, these low mortgage rates are actually not a normal trend in the housing market and […]
What is a Mortgage and How Does it Work?
The temperatures aren’t the only thing heating up right now. Summer is peak moving season and people are moving to Texas at incredible rates that we haven’t seen in years. The housing market is hot, and a mortgage could be the path to the home of your dreams. There’s a good chance you’ve made it […]
