The Mortgage Approval Process

Do you know what the mortgage approval process looks like? Well, here’s a snapshot:

The mortgage approval process is determined by three main factors:

  1. Credit score.
  2. Income/savings.
  3. How much money you put down on a house (or the loan-to-value).

The higher each factor is, the easier it is to get a loan. Why? Because there’s little to no risk for a mortgage company. You’ve proven you’re financially stable.

What if one of these three factors aren’t good? Well, you need to find a way to balance things out.

To learn more credit strategies and debt management, contact us!

90 Day Challenge: Improve Your Mind and Body—and Finances

We’ve kicked off our 90-Day Challenge and it’s never too late to join.

The challenge is to pick an enjoyable activity and stick with it for 30, 60, or 90 days. The basic guideline is choosing an activity that’s fun, fast, and CHEAP. Reading, hiking, swimming, biking, writing—it can be just about anything as long as it doesn’t cost too much.

By taking a hike every day or reading a book each week, we set ourselves up for financial success—because we aren’t using our downtime to find random ways to spend our money. Instead, we give ourselves a healthy, enjoyable outlet to focus on.

Not only are we saving ourselves money by doing this, we’re also improving our minds, hearts, and/or bodies. Getting up and moving, learning something new, reaching a new goal—it’s all good for us! Bonus: we’re keeping money in the bank to use on more important things in life—like buying a dream home.

What are you waiting for? Give yourself a focused purpose this month, and you’ll quickly (and easily) break free of bad financial habits.

 

What the Heck Is a Credit Score

What the heck is a credit score, anyway?

Essentially, your credit score helps lenders decide if they can trust you. Can you pay them back? Are you worth the risk? If so, how much should they charge you in interest? Think of it like your GPA in high school; the higher, the better. You’ll be given more opportunities and face less rejection.

Easy enough, right?

Ready to chat about your debt and how you can take control of it? Contact us today!

Our Mission at Smart With Debt

Smart with Debt strives to:

  • Help you pay the LEAST amount of interest to banks and put more money in your pockets.
  • Take back what belongs to you: Your money and the choice to use it however you want.
  • Help you manage your debt with simple, verifiable math that gives you numbers you can TRUST!
  • Choose your future: Retirement, traveling, investing—it’s your life, your money, your choice.

This isn’t just about finances and math. It’s about your future. When you’re ready to chat, contact us!