Oklahoma-based lender Gateway Mortgage offers home buyer assistance programs

I talk to people all the time who think they may not be in a position to buy because their credit has a few dings or they have not been able to save up money for a down payment or closing costs. But at a recent meeting at our Edmond office, I learned that one lender in particular offers a wide array of home buyer assistance programs specifically tailored to Oklahoma homeowners. Brett Baldwin presented updated information about Gateway Mortgage’s many home buyer down payment and closing cost assistance programs at a recent RE/MAX Platinum office meeting. Many mortgage companies have some type … Continue reading...

Do’s and Don’ts before Buying Your Home

Once you have a home under contract, it is typical to start dreaming of the upgrades you will do to your new home. Maybe some new paint, wallpaper, or new furniture is in order. But WAIT! Now is not the time to be making any major purchases, opening new lines of credit, or even making major deposits into your account. Before you began your home search, you most likely received "pre-approval" for a home loan. The "pre" is an important part - you have not yet received final approval for the loan. You’ll have more hurdles to clear before a lender legally commits to funding your home loan. Buyers … Continue reading...