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Buying a House With Student Loan Debt: What Lenders Actually Count
Key takeaways Mortgage lenders don’t always count what you actually pay on your student loans. They count a qualifying payment, set by your loan program and by whether your credit report shows a real payment, a $0 payment, or deferment. That number decides how much of your income is left for a mortgage. It also… Read more
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2025 mortgage interest rate forecast
See how Tomo Mortgage’s head of Capital Markets breaks down the latest mortgage rate forecasts, predictions, and outlooks for 2025. Read more
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Wells Fargo vs. Rocket Mortgage
Ready to dive into the mortgage game? Wells Fargo and Rocket Mortgage (formerly Quicken Loans) are probably on your radar. Let’s break down the hype and… Read more
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New American Funding vs. Rocket Mortgage
When you’re diving into the home loan market, you might encounter New American Funding (legally known as Broker Solutions) and Rocket Mortgage (formerly Quicken Loans). These… Read more
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Rate vs. Rocket Mortgage
When it comes to snagging a home loan, two big names might pop up: Rate (formerly Guaranteed Rate, and owner of the big rate.com domain) and… Read more
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LoanDepot vs. Rocket Mortgage
Ready to dive into the world of home loans? LoanDepot and Rocket Mortgage (formerly Quicken Loans) are major players in the mortgage game, but how do… Read more
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Does a credit check lower my credit score?
Alright, so you’re getting serious about buying a house and wondering if a credit check is going to mess with your score. The answer? It depends… Read more
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How much money do I need to buy a house?
It’s a seemingly simple question, with a complicated answer. We’ll do our best to simplify how much money you’ll need to have saved up in order… Read more
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How much are closing costs?
Closing costs are all the expenses needed to seal the deal on your home purchase, beyond the negotiated purchase price of the property. Most buyers are… Read more
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Is it better to rent or buy a home?
Renting versus buying is a common crossroads many people face. Renting can feel a lot lower stakes as well as simpler and less expensive than buying… Read more
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How long does it take to close on a house after an offer is accepted?
At a typical lender, closing on a house generally takes around 30 to 45 days from the moment your offer gets the green light. At Tomo… Read more
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Is buying real estate a good investment?
Investing in real estate is a phrase that is commonly thrown around, and it can often feel confusing. What real estate should I invest in? Is… Read more
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How to get pre approved for a mortgage
A good way to think about your pre approval is a guarantee from a lender that you can pay a certain amount for a home. You… Read more