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Can I Qualify with a New Job? | Texas Lone Star Lending
Learn how a new job can affect mortgage qualification and when a borrower may be able to qualify using income from recently started employment.
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Can I Qualify When Changing Jobs? | Texas Lone Star Lending
Learn how changing jobs can affect mortgage qualification, including employment history, income stability, job gaps, and documentation lenders may require.
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What Not to Do Before Closing on a Home | Texas Lone Star Lending
Learn which financial and employment changes can delay a mortgage closing and how to avoid common last-minute loan approval problems.
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Healthiest housing market since 2001
Healthiest housing market since 2001 I read an interesting report from Nationwide Insurance's economics group this past week that claimed the housing market is the healthiest...
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How mortgages practice social distancing
How mortgages practice social distancing The realities of social distancing and shelter-in-place orders are impacting the real estate industry. For those who are trying to buy...
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5 Areas That Affect Your Pre-Approval | Texas Lone Star Lending
Pre-approval is all about understanding your financial picture. These are the key areas lenders review to identify any obstacles and determine what you may...
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Rate update: Rates are heading lower
Rate update: Rates are heading lower Interest rates have had an impressive rally the last couple weeks as investor sentiment has become decidedly dour. The rally...
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This Job Change Could Delay Your Home Closing | Texas Lone Star Lending
Changing jobs during the loan process can impact your approval — but not always. Here’s what to know before making a move.
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Rate update: Fed adds new act to its juggling routine
Rate update: Fed adds new act to its juggling routine The Federal Reserve didn't just postpone a rate hike last Thurs. It appeared to give itself...
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Rate update: Data still doesn't matter
Rate update: Data still doesn't matter Bond markets continue pretty much to ignore US economic data. The data, especially employment data, has been generally positive, which...
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