Team Mortgage Mikes, Author at Bock Mortgage Group

Team Mortgage Mikes August 26, 2022

The Importance Of Pre-Approval During The Homebuying Process

If you want to buy a home in the near future, you are probably aware of just how competitive the housing market is. You need to put yourself in the best position possible to be successful by getting pre-approved for a home loan.

Team Mortgage Mikes August 25, 2022

Winter’s Coming: Learn How to Prepare Your Plants, Trees and Other Landscaping

From the approaching holiday season to the New Year, there are a lot of things to prepare for when it comes to the winter. If you’re wondering how to ready your trees, your plants and your yard, here are some tips for saving your vegetation until the springtime.

Team Mortgage Mikes August 24, 2022

Expecting Children: How to Quickly Move into a Larger Home Before a Baby Arrives

Life moves pretty fast sometimes and many couples find themselves expecting children before they have begun to look for the next home. This shouldn’t be a problem, as moving into a larger home before the baby arrives can be a lot easier than it appears.

Team Mortgage Mikes August 23, 2022

Assessing Your ‘Debt-to-Income Ratio’ and Why This Number Matters When Getting a Mortgage

For those who are looking to buy a home soon, keep in mind that the Debt-to-Income ratio of the borrower plays a huge role in the approval of your mortgage application. A low DTI may make it easier for the lender and the underwriter to justify making a loan to the borrower.

Team Mortgage Mikes August 22, 2022

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 22, 2022

Last week’s economic reporting included readings on home builder confidence in housing market conditions, Commerce Department readings on building permits issued, and housing starts along with readings on retail sales. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also published.

Team Mortgage Mikes August 19, 2022

The Top Home Maintenance Mistake’s You Must Avoid

If you own a home, you understand just how important it is to take care of it. Even though a lot of people think that if it isn’t broken you should not fix it, that doesn’t mean you should not take care of it. Take a look at a few of the top home maintenance mistakes you need to avoid, and do not let your home fall into a state of disrepair.