The Self-Employed Mortgage Access Act
The ranks of self-employed individuals are growing, leading to a greater awareness of the financial challenges facing people who are their own bosses. While companies that take advantage of "gig" hiri...
How to Get a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed: Newrez SmartSelf
What is a Non-Qualified Mortgage (Non-QM)? Non-qualified mortgages (Non-QMs) are ideal financing solutions for borrowers who may not meet the qualifying criteria for traditional mortgages (or qualifie...
The Difference between Big Banks and Private Lenders
In 2019, borrowers have more options when it comes to home loans than ever before. Traditionally, big banks have dominated the mortgage market. But increasingly, new homeowners are finding it easier a...
Smart Series: What You Need to Know About Our Non-Qualified Mortgages
What is a Non-Qualified Mortgage (Non-QM Mortgage)? Simply put, non-qualified mortgages = non-traditional borrower options. Non-qualified mortgages (non-QMs) are ideal financing solutions for borrower...
How to Save for a Down Payment While Working in the Gig Economy
Set a Budget The very first thing any future homebuyer should do -- regardless of their career structure -- is to set a monthly budget. This enables you to determine how much you are capable of puttin...
Step 1: Determine If You’re Ready to Buy a House Are you excited about buying your new home? Know that preparation is a huge step that can save you a lot of time along the way. Rounded up below are ti...
Non-Qualified Mortgages for First-Time Homebuyers: A More Flexible Loan Option
Non-qualified mortgages are opening the door to homeownership for a variety of homebuyers – even first-time homebuyers. Non-qualified mortgages are non-traditional mortgages with more lenient qualifyi...
Service Requirements for a VA Loan To find an in-depth explanation of the eligibility requirements for VA home loan programs, check out the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. You can find an abbrevi...