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4 Grants and Programs for First-Time Homebuyers

Did you know you may qualify to get down payment assistance for your first home? In our latest blog post, we run through homebuyer programs that may benefit you. www.acmllc.com/fthb-opportunities

atlanticcoastmortgage.com Saving for the down payment is one specific barrier you could be trying to overcome. Fortunately, there are grants and special programs available that can make homeownership accessible to first-time homebuyers and those with low- to moderate-income.

What is a USDA Loan?

Are you ready to purchase a home? Consider 100% financing through the USDA loan. The USDA loan is not just for farmers or people who live in rural areas. There are some eligible suburbs close to metropolitan areas where you may use it. Learn more in our latest blog post. www.acmllc.com/usda-loan

atlanticcoastmortgage.com The USDA loan is part of a government-backed loan program that offers 100% financing to eligible borrowers. The USDA loan is guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture but offered through private mortgage lenders and helps low- to moderate-income homebuyers purchase homes in rural areas.   On...

Homebuyer Myths Debunked

There are quite a few myths about homebuying. We debunk a few of these myths in our latest blog post. Check them out here! www.acmllc.com/homebuyer-myths-debunked/

atlanticcoastmortgage.com Homebuyers — particularly first-time homebuyers — often have misconceptions about what it takes to become a homeowner.

Tips for Pet-Friendly Homebuying

When shopping for a home, certain features of the property and neighborhood can be deal breakers if they don’t meet the needs of your pets. In our latest blog post, we give you some tips for pet-friendly homebuying to help make sure you purchase a home that’s ideal for the entire family. www.acmllc.com/pet-friendly-homebuying

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Benefits of Making a Down Payment on Your VA Loan

Are you thinking of purchasing a home with a VA loan and no money down? Here's why you may want to put a down payment on your VA loan after all.

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atlanticcoastmortgage.com A mortgage that requires no down payment can be just the right product to get you into your dream home. There are some instances where veterans may want to put some money down even if it’s not necessary.

Tips for Breaking a Lease When Purchasing a Home

You’ve found the perfect home while renting another one. Now what? In our latest blog post, we cover ways you can break your rental lease. Check it out! www.acmllc.com/tips-for-breaking-a-lease

atlanticcoastmortgage.com You’ve fallen in love with a home, but there’s one little problem. You’re stuck in a rental lease agreement. What should you do?

Cut Energy Costs & Stay Ahead of the Summer Heat

The first day of summer is quickly approaching! The summer heat can also heat up your finances with skyrocketing energy bills. Discover simple ways to reduce your energy bills in our latest blog post. www.acmllc.com/beat-summer-heat

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atlanticcoastmortgage.com How to Cut Energy Costs Ahead of the Summer Summer is here next month. The season brings holidays and BBQs as well as a predictable increase to your energy bills. Thankfully, there are a few practical ways to keep energy costs under control even as the temperature climbs. In this post, we cover a fe...

What the Fed Funds Rate Increase Means for Your Homebuying Experience

What impact does the fed funds rate have on mortgage rates? In our latest blog we discuss the impact fed rate increases may have on mortgage rates. Check it out! www.acmllc.com/fed-funds-rate-increase/ #YourLenderPete #MyLenderPete

atlanticcoastmortgage.com If you’re planning a home purchase, fed fund rate increases may have an affect on your mortgage rate.

Tips for House-Hunting from Long Distance

Are you hunting for a home in a new city or state? Online listing databases and online mortgage application processes can make buying a home from afar easier than ever before. In our latest blog post, we give you four tips for buying a home from a long distance. www.acmllc.com/house-hunting-long-distance

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atlanticcoastmortgage.com Buying a home from a long distance doesn’t have to be a challenge. Use online tools and partner with people in the area who you can trust to do tasks that need to be done locally.

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First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes to Avoid

Are you planning on making your first home purchase this year? Check our our latest blog post with four mistakes to avoid when shopping for the first time! www.acmllc.com/mistakes-to-avoid

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atlanticcoastmortgage.com 4 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes to Avoid If you’re unsure of what to expect when you make your first home purchase — don’t feel alone. Take comfort knowing that even the most experienced homeowners have been in your shoes once before. To help you through this exciting time, we put together ....

New Year’s Resolutions for Homebuyers | Atlantic Coast Mortgage

Happy New Year! To kick off 2018, we list a few New Year’s Resolutions for homebuyers who hope to make a purchase this year or next. Check out the resolutions in our latest blog post!

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atlanticcoastmortgage.com To start off your new year right, we compiled a list of four New Year’s resolutions to jot down if you plan to buy a home within the next 12 to 24 months. These resolutions will help prepare your finances for your next (or first) mortgage.

How Technology is Improving the Mortgage Process

Learn how new tech will make the mortgage processing of your next purchase or refinance a more streamlined (and less stressful) experience. http://bit.ly/2B0ZKrP

atlanticcoastmortgage.com We predict advancements will continue to simplify home buying and selling. Atlantic Coast Mortgage is committed to staying ahead of the curve by including technology in our mortgage process for the benefit of our clients.

Why Does a Realtor Ask You to Get Preapproved?

Has this happened to you? You see a home that you love, but before you can schedule a tour, the agent requests that you get a preapproval letter first. What gives?

Learn the reason behind the request for a preapproval in our latest blog post and why it’s actually the best thing buyers can do to kick off the home search. http://ow.ly/HRNO50fHm7S

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atlanticcoastmortgage.com Why Does a Real Estate Agent Ask You to Get Preapproved? If you’ve recently started a new home search, you’ve probably begun eagerly favoriting a few listings online and requesting home tours to kick things off. The bubble of excitement you feel at first may quickly burst if you get a response f...

FHFA Announces Increase to Conforming Loan Limits for One-Unit Properties in 2018

Breaking News: Conforming loan limits for one-unit homes will increase by 6.8% in 2018. Here’s what you need to know.
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atlanticcoastmortgage.com Just last year, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced an increase in conforming loan limits for both one-unit and multi-unit homes.

Tips for Buying or Selling a Home During the Holidays

If you’re still aiming to buy or sell a home before the year ends, here’s how to keep the momentum going during the holiday season. http://ow.ly/4btU50fqhIV

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atlanticcoastmortgage.com That special time of year is sneaking up on us once again. It’s the time of year where the weather gets brisk, and we look forward to merriment with family and friends.

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We enjoy having a very close relationship with realtors during the homebuying process. In our latest blog post, we list 6 Do’s and Don’ts realtors should follow to make the experience seamless for our homebuyers.

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Join Us in Supporting Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria

Hurricane Maria is still having a devastating impact on Puerto Rico. Join us in donating to World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit that’s providing food for families, hospitals, elderly homes, and first responders.

Use the hashtag #ChefsForPuertoRico to spread the word. Learn more about the World Central Kitchen and how it’s providing relief for thousands of people in Puerto Rico in our latest blog post.

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Attention First-Time D.C. Homebuyers: The Reduced Recordation Tax Incentive is Effective October 2017

First-time D.C. homebuyers can now start applying for a reduced transfer tax rate of 0.725%. The tax incentive can potentially save you thousands of dollars. We discuss the reduced recordation tax benefit and how you can apply for it in our latest blog post.

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atlanticcoastmortgage.com Beginning October 1, 2017, first-time homebuyers in the District can apply for a recordation tax reduction thanks to the First-time Homebuyer Tax Benefit Amendment Act. The purpose of the legislation is to ease the tax burden for first-time homebuyers. The recordation tax is a cost you pay to transf...

4 Benefits of Continuing Your Search in the Fall

Looking for a new house? Buying in the fall has several advantages. We list four perks of shopping for a home during the next few months in our latest post. Check it out!

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atlanticcoastmortgage.com Don’t fret if you’ve been diligently searching for a home and putting in offers throughout the spring and summer without success. The fall is yet another opportune time to search for and buy your dream home.

How a Co-Signer May Help You Get Approved

A co-signer can strengthen your client’s mortgage application and help them get approved for the home of their dreams. Learn why having a co-signer can lead to a mortgage approval.

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atlanticcoastmortgage.com A co-signer is someone who promises to take responsibility for your loan if you can’t make payments which can help you qualify. Young adults and students who have yet to build credit may find that a co-signer is a viable shortcut to investing in a home sooner than later.

Home Improvements to Spruce up Your House

A few upgrades and renovations can make a world of difference whenever your home starts feeling outdated. Here are a few home improvements you can make to spruce things up.
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atlanticcoastmortgage.com Not sure in what areas your home can use a facelift? Simple changes like repainting walls or trim often make a huge difference. For larger remodel projects, a renovation or construction loan can provide funds for a much-needed refresh. Home improvements can make you fall in love with it all over aga...

A Home For Your Scholar | The Family Opportunity Mortgage Program

Parents of college students: Have you considered buying a home for your student to live in while away at school?

The Family Opportunity Mortgage Program can help you buy a home for your student with lower costs than a typical home loan for a non-primary residence. Find out more here! http://bit.ly/2x9xx0k

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atlanticcoastmortgage.com The Family Opportunity Mortgage Program is a unique option that can reduce costs and help you provide a home for your scholar who’s working hard towards completing their degree. A home loan through this program is treated like a mortgage for another primary residence which makes it less costly. We c...

VA Home Loans for Purchase or Refinance

Atlantic Coast Mortgage offers VA loans to help you buy a home with 100% financing (NO DOWN PAYMENT!).

We may also be able to help you access cash from your home equity through a refinance if you’re in need of funds.

Learn more about loan products and how you can qualify today!
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atlanticcoastmortgage.com VA loans provide 100% financing which means you can qualify with no money down and the VA Cash-Out Refinance product is a unique option that allows you to take funds from your home equity.

Pros and Cons of Buying a Condo | Atlantic Coast Mortgage

Here are some pros & cons of buying a condo to help you decide if it’s right for you. http://bit.ly/CondoProCon

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atlanticcoastmortgage.com Pros and Cons of Buying a Condominium A condominium (“condo”) community may be the perfect home for you and your loved ones in certain situations. However, the potential costs and constraints of condo living are worth carefully weighing before making the choice. A condo is a unit within a condo comp...

August is Family Fun Month! What fun activities are you doing this month? Share your ideas with #ACMfamilyfun

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Dos and Don’ts to Remember During Mortgage Processing

Here are ten do’s and don’ts to follow that can help you get through mortgage processing with fewer hitches. http://bit.ly/10-dos-donts

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atlanticcoastmortgage.com Waiting on pins and needles for your mortgage to go through processing can be pretty stressful. We aim to alleviate that stress so you can have a happy home buying experience from start to finish. To help you avoid processing hang ups, we’ve put together a list of dos and don’ts you should follow.

What’s a Rate Lock and Why You Can Benefit from One

Have you qualified for a mortgage at a great price? Learn how to lock in that rate! www.atlanticcoastmortgage.com/what-is-a-rate-lock/

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atlanticcoastmortgage.com Mortgage interest rates can change on a daily basis. That’s just the nature of the market. When you find a mortgage at a great price, it may be in your best interest to commit before the rate moves.

How to Prequalify Online for a Mortgage with Atlantic Coast Mortgage

Check out our step-by-step walk-through of what to expect during our online prequalification process in the following guide. www.atlanticcoastmortgage.com/how-to-prequalify/

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atlanticcoastmortgage.com Shopping for a new home is exciting. However, going through the logistics of applying for a mortgage to finance your new home can be less exciting and potentially stressful. Check out our step-by-step walk-through of what to expect during our online prequalification process in the following guide.

How Updates to Credit Reporting Standards May Help Homebuyers

It’s no secret that credit reporting is imperfect. Credit reports can have outdated information, incomplete records, and even mistakes. The adjustment to credit reporting standards takes effect this month, and you may see a nice credit score bump because of it. Here’s what you need to know about the change to credit reporting standards: http://bit.ly/2uNic4B

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atlanticcoastmortgage.com This month, Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion have updated public record reporting standards. Your credit score may have gotten a boost as a result! Find out what the new standards are and how they can help you (or your clients) when home shopping.