With most of the country on shelter-in-place orders due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, the homebuying process has undergone plenty of changes for those still looking to get into a home of their own. Buyers, sellers and real estate agents have had
Apr 08, 2020 | Purchasing a Home
Employment history is a very important aspect of a mortgage application. Mortgage loans are usually for substantial sums of money and lenders want to reduce the risk that borrowers will default. One sign that a borrower will be consistent in making their
Mar 11, 2020 | Mortgage Advice
There is a new trend catching on among younger urban residents: renting in the city and buying a vacation home as their first house purchase. This unconventional approach to first-time homebuying is one way for these buyers to achieve homeownership and al
Feb 12, 2020 | Purchasing a Home First-time Homebuyers
When you bought your house, the fees you paid included the closing costs for your mortgage, your down payment, and maybe some mortgage points. Now that you are ready to sell, there are a few more costs that you need to anticipate. In fact, according to Re
Jan 15, 2020 | Mortgage Advice
All of us at Coastal Lending Services, Inc. would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope that 2020 is a year full of happiness, health and prosperity for you and your loved ones. All the Best, Coastal Lending Services, In
Dec 23, 2019 |
You think you understand how much your mortgage payment is going to be and then your first bill comes. There seems to be more included in your payment than you expected. What are all the fees in your monthly mortgage bill? Mortgage Principal Your mortga
Dec 18, 2019 | Purchasing a Home