Standard Mortgage Blog

Many people start their own businesses, and many people have owned their own businesses for years. These self-employed individuals have found a way to provide a service or product and make a living, not only for themselves, but for others as well. However, when it comes to buying a home, entrepreneurs, business owners, and self-employed borrowers have a slightly different mortgage process. Due to..

Whether you’ve looked at a dozen houses, or just one, made a dozen offers, or a single bid, after being pre-approved by your lender, the next goal is to get under contract on your new home. Being “under contract” means that you and the seller have agreed to certain and specific terms, in writing, for the sale of the home. However, before you sign on the dotted line, and those new keys hit your..

Buying your first home is an exciting endeavor. However, before you start scheduling showings and picking out furniture, the most important part of the process is finding the right mortgage lender for your needs. As a first-time home buyer, you have additional options when it comes to financing, and your loan officer can help you make the best decision for your situation.