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Local Event: Month of the Military Child ~ Free Movie Event 2021 – Woodstock

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The Silverton Foundation Partners with Monroe Carell, Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Why You Need a Home Appraisal, and How Much It Costs

As a part of the mortgage process, a home appraisal is a way of determining a home’s value based on its condition and the current housing market. Here’s what it’ll cost you.

NextAdvisor with TIME

Modern Manufactured Home Financing

Modern manufactured home financing program helps solve access to affordable real estate nationwide

Silverton Mortgage Recaps New 2020 Programs to Help Make Homeownership Possible for Potential Home Buyers

Over the past year, Silverton Mortgage introduced and improved several programs to help future homebuyers.

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Vanderbilt Mortgage Releases Digital Homeowner’s Guide for New Homeowners

/PRNewswire/ — Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, published a new resource for first-time home buyers preparing for…

Home financing ‘hit a perfect storm’ with virus and the economic downturn

Tighter credit standards, limited loan choices, more required documentation are in play

Washington Post

Alabama vacation properties in high demand as COVID pandemic rages on

Getting away from it all is perhaps the best selling point.

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How to Start the Mortgage Pre-Approval Process

For homebuyers, securing pre-approval for a mortgage is the first step in home ownership.

Martha Stewart

Buying A House After Chapter 7 | Can I Get An FHA Loan?

Buying a house after Chapter 7 bankruptcy is possible, but most buyers have to wait at least 2 years after the bankruptcy is discharged to get a home loan.

Mortgage Rates, Mortgage News and Strategy : The Mortgage Reports

How to Get a No Appraisal Refinance

When the rates are favorable, there’s plenty to like about refinancing, which allows you to swap out your current home loan for one with better terms.

Mortgage delinquencies on the rise in metro Augusta

A new report shows late mortgage payments have increased in the metro Augusta area.

The Augusta Chronicle

What Is A Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure? | Bankrate

A deed in lieu is generally a last resort by a homeowner to avoid foreclosure.

Bankrate

Underwater Or Upside-Down Mortgage: What To Know And Do | Bankrate

Underwater mortgages can occur during an economic downturn when home values fall.

Bankrate

Closing cost assistance: Where to get it and how it works | Mortgage Rates, Mortgage News and Strategy : The Mortgage Reports

Closing costs can take a big bite out of your savings. But there are closing cost assistance programs to help you shoulder the fees. Learn more here.

Mortgage Rates, Mortgage News and Strategy : The Mortgage Reports

What Is a USDA Loan and Is It Right for You?

When it comes to finding the right mortgage , it could be a mistake to overlook the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program. This federal agency guarantees or funds loans for eligible borrowers in rural areas.

What Does an Underwriter Do?

If you’re in the market to buy a home, you’ve probably encountered the dozens of steps on the road to getting a mortgage. One of those steps is the mortgage underwriting process, which happens after you’ve found a home, signed a purchase agreement and submitted your mortgage application along with the required documents.

How to Appraise a House

If you’re in the market to purchase a new home, or you plan to refinance or sell your existing home, a home appraisal may be in the cards.

10 Ways To Get The Best HELOC Rate | Bankrate

Know what to watch for to get a top offer on a home equity line of credit.

Bankrate

10-Year Mortgage Rates | Compare Rates Today | Bankrate

Compare 10-year mortgage rates and find your preferred lender today. Get the latest information on current 10-year fixed mortgage rates.

Bankrate

How to Get a Cash Out Refinance With Bad Credit

If you have an upcoming expense or high-interest debt to pay down, a cash-out refinance is one way to unlock funds using the home equity you’ve built.

Full list of midsize companies named Atlanta Top Workplaces for 2020

Nearly 3,000 companies were nominated or asked to participate in the <b>2020 Top Workplaces contest by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and its partner, Energage</b>. Employees across the metro area responded to print and online solicitations that began appearing in September.

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Nashville-based Goodall Homes and Atlanta-Based Silverton Mortgage Announce Partnership Metro Atlanta CEO

Resources for Veterans – US Veterans and Military Magazine | A US Veterans News Resource

Computer Training Schools • Helps inform students about the various Computer & IT Degrees that are available to them. • … Continue reading Resources for Veterans →

US Veterans and Military Magazine | A US Veterans News Resource

Can You Buy a Second Home With a VA Loan?

When you use this benefit, the home must be your primary residence, which means VA loans are generally not available for second homes unless you’re moving. Can you buy a vacation or investment home with a VA loan? When you buy a home with a VA loan, you’re usually expected to move in shortly after closing — within 60 days in most cases.

What Are FHA Loan Down Payment Requirements? | Bankrate

These loans are made for folks who are struggling to afford a home of their own.

Bankrate

Silverton Mortgage Drops Lender Fees on VA Loan Products

Silverton Mortgage has announced it has eliminated its lender fees for eligible individuals on new applications for home financing using the Atlanta-based company’s VA loan programs.  

National Mortgage Professional Magazine

Down Payment Assistance Programs: How to Find Help to Buy a Home – NewHomeSource

A down payment assistance program or homeownership program help first-time buyers purchase a home. There are a variety of programs that help.