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Why an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM) Might Be Right For You
Thinking of buying a home in 2024? An Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM) might be right for you!
How the Federal Funds Rate Affects Your Mortgage Interest Rate
Ever wondered how the Federal Funds Rate affects your mortgage interest rate? With all the talk in the news about the Fed first raising rates incrementally over the last year and now set to cut rates multiple times in 2024, it may be a bit confusing how the Fed’s...
2024 Housing Market Predictions
Want to buy a home in 2024? Ensure you’re prepared with the latest information and a pre-approval from the Potempa Team! Click here to take the first steps to get approved for a home loan, and keep reading for our 2024 housing market predictions. Interest Rates Are...
Closing on Your New Home: Final Steps
Now that you have that coveted final loan approval, there are only a few final things to do before you can pick up the keys to your new home. Although that dream of homeownership is practically in hand, these last items are just as critically important as any other...
Differences Between Conditional and Final Loan Approval
When you're trying to get a loan for your new home, there are two steps that might sound a bit confusing: conditional and final loan approval. Understanding the difference between these two stages is critically important. In this guide, we'll break down the...
What Not to Do While Your Loan is Being Processed
For most prospective home buyers, getting approved for a loan is one of the key components of the home purchase process. However, getting pre-approved doesn’t mean you’re done! You still need conditional and final approval of your loan to fund and close. To ensure...
What to Expect From a Home Inspection
Whether you’re buying your first home or your next home, you should know what to expect from a home inspection. Getting your potential purchase inspected by a licensed home inspector is a critically important part of the home-buying process. An inspection report is...
What is a Home Appraisal and How Might It Affect Your Home Loan?
Every property must get a home appraisal as part of the purchase process. Unlike a home inspection that focuses on the property's condition, an appraisal evaluates its worth in the current real estate market. This crucial evaluation not only impacts the final purchase...
Disclosures You Might See During the Home Purchase Process
Whether you’re buying your first home or your next home, there are several disclosures you might see during the home purchase process. These vary from state to state and depend on the type of property you’re purchasing, but in general, expect to see the following...
What You Need to Complete a Mortgage Loan Application
Congratulations! Now that your offer has been accepted on your dream home, it’s time to move forward with the mortgage loan application. When you choose to work with The Potempa Team, you will work with a dedicated loan processor who will ensure all necessary...
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