Kay Johnson

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Kay Johnson Loan Officer

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Your AirBnB Income Can Help You Refinance Your Mortgage

Your AirBnB Income Can Help You Refinance Your Mortgage

Did you know that your AirBnB rental income can help you qualify for a refinance loan? In the past using any rental revenue from your “primary residence” was not acceptable on mortgage applications. However, starting in 2018 mortgage government-sponsored

Apr 19, 2022 | Refinancing a Home

How to Make Your VA Loan Competitive in a Hot Market

How to Make Your VA Loan Competitive in a Hot Market

In the red hot housing market of the past few years, sellers usually have multiple offers, often getting more than their listing price. If you are using a VA loan to back your purchase you may worry that sellers might choose conventional-loan-backed offer

Apr 12, 2022 | VA Loans

What’s the Difference Between the Sales Price and Appraised Value of a Home?

What’s the Difference Between the Sales Price and Appraised Value of a Home?

During the home buying process, you will encounter many unfamiliar terms, some of which may seem like the same thing. One such pair might be “sales price” and “appraised value.” They both refer to how much the house is worth, right? Actually, there is a d

Apr 06, 2022 | Purchasing a Home

Purchase Pre-Approval

Purchase Pre-Approval

Getting pre-approved before shopping for a new home is a smart idea, and helps you to present a stronger offer. Pre-approval Defined Before going out with a real estate agent to look for the perfect property, it is wise to begin the pre-approval process.

Apr 04, 2022 | mortgage brokers Purchasing a Home First-time Homebuyers Preapproval Mortgage

Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for your Situation?

Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for your Situation?

A reverse mortgage is a unique type of loan that can be useful for many people. With a traditional mortgage loan, you make monthly payments toward the loan. However, with a reverse mortgage, the lender pays you either through monthly installments, a one-t

Apr 04, 2022 | mortgage brokers Mortgages Reverse Mortgages Mortgage

Cash Out Refinance

Cash Out Refinance

Refinancing in the mortgage world is the process in which an existing mortgage is replaced with another mortgage, usually under different terms or interest rates. This can be useful for many people who might want a lower interest rate, a loan with shorter

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