Mortgage preapproval: What you need to know
Mortgage preapproval: What you need to know Do you know what the first step is after making the decision to purchase a new home? It’s [...]
What to Know About HOAs
What to Know About HOAs With housing inventory lower than before, more people are looking at condominiums (“condo”) and townhomes when shopping for a [...]
What is a Loan Officer?
What is a Loan Officer? At Guild, we have more than 1,100 loan officers. Have you ever wondered what a loan officer is or [...]
What is Mortgage Lending?
What is Mortgage Lending? This month, we’re taking you behind the scenes. Guild is a leading independent mortgage lender, specializing in residential home loans. But [...]
Property Tax Information
Property Tax Information A property tax is a tax assessed on real estate, usually based on the value of the property you own and [...]
Application Preparation
Application Preparation After deciding what you can afford, where you want to live and which dream house to choose, there’s still paperwork to get [...]
The basics of a mortgage
The basics of a mortgage It can be difficult to know where to start when considering buying a home. Last month, we focused on [...]
Credit Score Explained
Credit Score Explained When applying for a home loan, you’ll hear about your credit score a lot. What is a credit score, exactly? Credit [...]
Homebuyer Tips
Homebuyer Tips We’ve created resources in our Home Loan Guide for people thinking about buying. For new buyers, these can help answer some of [...]
What affects mortgage rates?
What affects mortgage rates? Overall Economy If the Gross Domestic Product of the overall economy improves, interest rates will go higher, if the economy [...]