Category Archives: Scott’s Blog

Answering The Age-Old Riddle: “The news says rates are going down, should I wait to purchase my home?”

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Scott Steinlauf

A and N Mortgage Senior Mortgage Consultant I have been a mortgage originator for just shy of two decades and have been asked this question thousands of times by my clients, probably more actually. It’s a smart question and one … Continue reading →

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Things To Consider Before Applying For A Home Loan

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Scott Steinlauf

So, you’ve finally found the home of your dreams. But if you’re not careful, buying and owning that home can quickly turn into a complicated ordeal. When applying for home loans, it’s all too tempting to accept the first mortgage … Continue reading →

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My FHA 203K Personal Renovation Mortgage

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Scott Steinlauf

MASTER PENTHOUSE I can’t think of any mortgage with a worse reputation than the FHA 203K renovation home loan. But because of this mortgage, I lived rent-free for as long as I wanted, and then made a profit of over … Continue reading →

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Why You Don’t Need 20% Down Payment To Buy A Home

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Scott Steinlauf

I am frequently surprised by how much incorrect information about home financing is out there amongst the public. I often speak to clients of mine who are intelligent and educated yet have absolutely no idea what their mortgage options are, … Continue reading →

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