by Jerromy Downey | Oct 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Fun and Frugal Ways to Have Fun in Any Season SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 Rising prices at the pump, costs of activities, and general cost of living increases has limited what many of us have on our list of affordable and realistic activities for ourselves and our...
by Jerromy Downey | Oct 4, 2022 | Home Buying, Uncategorized
Home Loan Options in Alabama and Mississippi In today’s economy, choosing a home loan may appear more daunting than ever. This is why it is even more important to partner with a local, knowledgeable lender like Jerromy Downey. If you are looking to purchase a home in...
by Jerromy Downey | Jul 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Celebrating Homeownership Month! JUNE 6, 2022 Owning a home carries many more benefits than financial security In the wild world of real estate, sometimes it’s easy to think, “Why bother?” It can be an overwhelming process and make you second guess everything....
by Jerromy Downey | Mar 29, 2022 | Buy A Home, First Time Buyers, Uncategorized
The real estate market is still hot, in many areas. Homes are being purchased within days of listing. As exciting as it is to take the leap into homeownership, it’s important to have a realistic idea of the costs associated with buying a new home before you take that...
by Jerromy Downey | Nov 25, 2019 | Home Purchase
The final step in purchasing a home with a mortgage is called “closing.” If you’re not a first-time home buyer, you probably are already well familiar with the closing process and what it can entail. But if you are purchasing your first home, you may...
by Jerromy Downey | Nov 18, 2019 | Pre-Approval
As a homebuyer, you probably have heard the word “pre-approval” more than a few times. But what does it mean to be pre-approved for a mortgage? How important is it? In this article, we’ll explore the advantages. Prequalification vs. Pre-Approval First, it is important...
by Jerromy Downey | Oct 22, 2019 | First Time Buyers
Becoming informed as a first-time homebuyer is the key to making sure that you are getting a competitive loan. And what is the key to becoming better informed? Asking lots of questions. Below are some recommended questions to ask the Alabama mortgage company you have...
by Jerromy Downey | Oct 15, 2019 | Mortgage Rates
Are you thinking about getting an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM), rather than a fixed rate home loan? If so, you might be wondering how often the interest rate of your ARM will change. Ideally, you want to think about getting an ARM temporarily. A perfect scenario...
by Jerromy Downey | Sep 23, 2019 | USDA
If you are looking for an opportunity to lower your down payment while purchasing a home in the Shoals, you should look into the USDA rural housing loan program. USDA mortgages are insured by the US Department of Agriculture. With a USDA loan, you can purchase a...
by Jerromy Downey | Sep 15, 2019 | VA
If you are going to be applying for a VA mortgage, you will want to make sure that you avoid common mistakes which can cause delays in the process or result in other inconveniences along the road to homeownership. Following are some common mishaps to steer clear of....