Great Advice for the Soon-to-Be College Graduates

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/warren-buffetts-snowball-retirement-advice-2015-11-16?mod=realtor

I Want to Apply for a Mortgage. Now What?

What Do You Actually Need to Get a Mortgage?

Fannie Mae recently released their “What do consumers know about the Mortgage Qualification Criteria?” Study.  The study revealed that Americans are misinformed about what is required to qualify for a mortgage when purchasing a home.  Here are three takeaways:

• 59% of Americans either don’t know (54%) or are misinformed (5%) about what FICO score is necessary
• 86% of Americans either don’t know (59%) or are misinformed (25%) about what an appropriate Back End Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratios is
• 76% of Americans either don’t know (40%) or are misinformed (36%) about the minimum down payment required

Whether buying your first home or moving up to your dream home, knowing your options will definitely make the mortgage process easier. Your dream home may already be within your reach.