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  • 5 Steps to Prepare Your Finances for Homeownership

    Aug 25th 2023

    Buying a home can be both exciting and overwhelming, but requires Prepare Your Finances for Homeownership. A first-time homebuyer, you need to be financially prepared to take on such a huge investment. To help you get started, we’ve prepared five steps to help you get ready for homeownership. Assess Your Current Financial Situation Before you […]

  • Condotel Financing – Benefits and Drawbacks

    Jul 25th 2023

    Today we explore the World of Condotel Financing and discover the benefits and drawbacks to consider. 

  • How to get a mortgage with student debt.

    Jun 23th 2023

    As a Mortgage Advisors, we know that more than 43 million Americans have student loans. Many more are hoping to buy a home while still paying off student debt. The good news is that student loans are treated just like any other debt when applying for a mortgage. Having student loans can be more challenging, […]

  • Loan-Level Price Adjustments

    Jun 21th 2023

    Mortgage brokers play a significant role in helping clients navigate the mortgage process and secure favorable loan terms. One of the key advantages they offer is access to multiple underwriting partners. Learn how our Loan Advisors can use this access to benefit their clients.

  • Mortgage Rates, What is happening?

    Jun 13th 2023

    What is happening with Mortgage Rates? When our brokers are being invited and featured on Podcast you know you have the right team. Sarah Freed is the Branch Manager at the First Home Equity Loans office in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Sarah is a knowledgeable and experienced mortgage broker with a passion for helping others […]

  • JTWROS aka Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship

    Jun 06th 2023

    Investing in real estate can be a lucrative venture, providing opportunities for long-term financial stability and wealth accumulation. However, it also comes with its fair share of complexities, particularly when it comes to financing. Recently, I encountered just such an example of this; let’s explore….

  • Is It A Buyers Market or Still A Seller’s Market?

    Oct 05th 2022

    With market conditions adjusting, we all begin to ask and consider is it a buyers market or a seller’s market? The past few years have certainly been what most would consider a sellers market with prices across the country experiencing record increases in home values. There are many variables that help us begin to determine […]

  • New Home Moving Checklist

    Aug 26th 2022

    Our team at First Home Equity Loans works hard for our clients before, during and after the purchase a home. In that spirit we wanted to share our new home moving checklist.  One of the resources some of our advisors provide upon closing. Most have the knowledge that there is a LOT to co-ordinate when […]

  • USDA Loan Advisor and the Benefits

    Jun 05th 2022

    With rates now slowly increasing, good credit and consistent steady income are important. But may not be enough to qualify for your home or land for your dream farm. A USDA Home Loan Advisor at First Home Equity Loans is qualified and has a desire to help you. So What is a USDA Loan? One […]

  • Spring Cleaning Tips For Your Home

    Mar 31th 2022

    Regular Spring Cleaning Maintenance is usually more affordable than an emergency repair. Not to mention the curb appeal and everything working makes home ownership more enjoyable. Start with developing a detailed schedule for the upkeep of your home. This will ease the burden and could make it fun. Don’t forget to enlist the help of […]