Buying: Pros & Cons

Home-buying has always been one of the greatest achievements in our economy. As prices rise & budgets grow tighter, it’s become quite a feat to successfully finance a home. That being said, what are the true pros & cons of buying? Are you better renting? Would your family and future benefit otherwise? Let’s take a […]

Can Your Spending Hurt Your Refinancing?

Can major spending before your refinancing hurt you in the long run? Absolutely. Major spending, whether that be new investments or sudden shopping sprees, can cause major fluctuation’s in your credit information, your income situation, as well as your dependability as a paying customer. Naturally, all three of those elements can make getting a loan […]

The Rise of Mortgage Fraud

As our economy grows more and more digitized, it’s become far too easy to fall victim to mortgaging schemes, for both the borrower and the lender. Here, at Choice Mortgage Bank, Inc., we’ve seen our far share of illegitimate schemes and at the end of the everyday, we like to make sure that we not […]

Is It the Right Time to Refinance My Mortgage?

With hundreds of snowbirds making a move from snowy northern states to sunny South Florida every year, it seems the real estate market is constantly evolving. However, for those who have already purchased their homes in the sunshine state, their current mortgage might not be cutting it anymore. If you read that last sentence and […]

Can Your Spending Hurt Your Refinancing?

Can major spending before your refinancing hurt you in the long run? Absolutely. Major spending, whether that be new investments or sudden shopping sprees, can cause major fluctuation’s in your credit information, your income situation, as well as your dependability as a paying customer. Naturally, all three of those elements can make getting a loan […]

Which Refinancing Mortgage Loan is Right for You?

Thinking about refinancing your home? With mortgage rates as low as they are right now, there are so many reasons why more homeowners are choosing to refinance. For South Florida homeowners, choosing which type of refinancing is the best for you depends on your financial situation. There are three different refinancing options to choose from, […]

3 Tips for Selling Your Home

You’re Selling Property to Be Bought Something important to remember as you’re preparing to sell a property: you’re putting it up for sale with the intention of it being bought. That being said, your as-is property might not be something potentially buyers are looking for. Sometimes you have to do a few things to make […]

What is a Duplex and Why Would You Want One?

Is a Duplex Right for You? Part of the American dream is owning a house with a white picket fence. But what if someone told you that you could own property for less, and even generate another income from it? A duplex is a building created for two households. A duplex has clear boundaries between […]

Home Values in the City vs. the Suburbs

When buying your first home, there are a lot of things to consider, but one thing you might want to look at is how the home values are impacted by location. Suburban Homes Generally Have More Space Than Urban Homes If you’re someone who wants to live in a big house, you’re definitely going to […]

Understanding Jumbo Loans

When You Can’t Get a Conforming Loan, You Get a Jumbo Loan Imagine you’ve found the house of your dreams. After years of work, maybe even decades, you’re ready for this place that you love. Maybe it’s in an expensive area of town, or maybe it’s particularly big. Whatever the reason, you’ve found a home […]

Refinancing: When Is the Timing Right?

For a lot of people, the mortgage process for buying their first home is grueling enough that they sigh “Never again!” and plan to simply live in the house until they die peacefully in their favorite chair.  For others, refinancing a house is almost like a game of Lowest Rate Ever that they never get […]

I’m planning to refinance my home soon. Do you have any tips so that my application has a greater chance of getting approved?