What goes into your credit score?
Mar 11, 2021When you’re applying for a mortgage, you know that your credit score plays a big role in your approval — and it can affect your interest rate too. But do you know how your score…
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Is it time to look for a new home?
Jun 09, 2020A lot has changed since the beginning of the year. Big events went virtual, social interactions have been limited and many of us have spent much more time in the house than we ever could…
New Recipes to Keep Meals Interesting
Jun 02, 2020If you’ve found yourself with more time on your hands, you might be looking to try some new recipes. And as a plus, cooking and baking allow you to take advantage of all your home’s…
Could refinancing save you money?
May 28, 2020If you’re a homeowner, you might think that all the recent talk of low mortgage rates doesn’t affect you. But that isn’t true — they may be your key to savings. Even if you had…
How has the appraisal process changed?
May 19, 2020If you’re looking to buy a home this season — or thinking about refinancing — you may be wondering how things have changed in recent months. Many routine activities, including parts of the home financing…
Approved Mortgage Donates Meals to Front Line Workers at Hospital
May 15, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has hit small business, healthcare workers, and first responders hard. Supporting the local essential front line workers and small businesses is so important right now. Approved Mortgage partnered with Absolute Lending Logistics and recently…
What’s included in a mortgage payment?
Jul 31, 2019If you’re buying your first home, it might seem like going from paying rent to paying a mortgage is merely switching out one monthly bill for another. But rents and mortgages differ on a couple…
Do you know which documents to prep?
May 15, 2019Want a fast and easy homebuying process? Of course you do. So how do you set yourself up for success? Start gathering your paperwork. It may not be the most exciting part of buying a…
How could wallpaper fit into your decor?
Apr 24, 2019Five years ago, you’d be hard-pressed to find wallpaper in any design magazine or model home. But today? That tried-and-true wall covering is back. Don’t mistake its resurgence for a nod toward vintage styling, though. Today’s…
Steps to Boosting Your Credit Score
Apr 18, 2019Your credit score plays a big role in the homebuying process. It can influence what interest rates you’re eligible for, as well as what options you have for loans in general. If your current score…