Now that we’re a couple of weeks into 2018, people all across the United States are getting comfortable with their resolutions. Some have found that their efforts haven’t been worth their time while others are incredibly satisfied with the things they’ve accomplished. Wherever you fall on that spectrum, you’ll probably agree that you want this year to be your best one yet. Perhaps you’ve…Read More
Let’s face it: not everyone wants to get married and have kids. Other people may have experienced relationships that just didn’t work out and remain single. One of the biggest milestones married couples embark upon together is home ownership, but what about single people? You’ve probably heard that renting is essentially throwing your money away on a monthly basis, but is that really the cas…Read More
Are you considering refinancing your mortgage? With mortgage rates at historically low rates, now could be a great time to refinance. In certain circumstances, refinancing could save you a significant amount of money. Changing your mortgage terms and lowering your interest rates could be beneficial to your financial situation. However, refinancing isn’t for everybody. In fact, it could cost you …Read More
Are you a first time home buyer? Although becoming a new homeowner is incredibly exciting, the entire process can be quite overwhelming. Sometimes people jump headfirst into home shopping before properly preparing their finances and conducting the proper amount of research. We understand if you’re chomping at the bit to find your dream home, but failing to take proper precautions could cost you …Read More
Being a newlywed is an exciting time in your life filled with a lot of milestones. If you are ready to purchase your first home with your spouse, you have quite a few factors to consider. Today we would like to offer valuable advice for newlyweds pursuing the path of homeownership. Do You Want to Expand Your Family? Look, we know that people are pressuring you to have kids, but we really don’t c…Read More
If you recently got married, our mortgage advisors at Scout Mortgage are here to congratulate you. Finding someone that you love enough to spend the rest of your life with is a truly exciting and momentous event. For many married couples, the next step they take together is to buy a home. You are most likely fending off the questions of when you will start having kids. The common advice is to inve…Read More
Although your mother thought that you would never grow up, you pleasantly surprised her in so many ways. Although you may have been a rotten teenager, you still managed to graduate from high school, much to her relief. You experienced some struggles and hiccups during your college years, but you graduated, even if you took your time doing it. Following college, you definitely worked some pretty lo…Read More
It’s often said that the only constant in life is change, and sometimes we find ourselves in unanticipated circumstances. Your financial circumstances can change in the blink of the eye, particularly if medical issues arise or you suddenly lose your job. When your financial situation changes, it could be a good idea to refinance your mortgage. Before procuring a mortgage refinance, you must firs…Read More
For many of us, getting into debt is the single largest financial nightmare that one can experience. After all, things were so simple when you were a high school student living in your parents’ home. You didn’t have utility bills or student loans payments to make. You may or may not have had to make car payments, but you still didn’t have to pay rent on a monthly basis. Now that you would li…Read More
Some of the most common milestones in people's’ lives include getting married, having children, and buying a home. Buying a home is a huge decision and one of the largest investments that you will most likely make. Unless you live alone, you don’t just take your personal needs into consideration but you take the needs of your family into consideration as well. A significant amount of time goes…Read More
