1. What is a mortgage? A mortgage is a home loan that lets you buy property by borrowing money from a lender. You agree to repay it over time, usually in monthly payments spread over 15 to 30 years. 2. How much mortgage can I afford? Most financial experts recommend […]
Home Equity is defined as the difference between your home’s value and your mortgage balance. Over time, the equity in your home increases in one of two main ways: Mortgage Payments – Making consistent principal payments each month. Market Value – When home prices rise, so does the value of […]
GoPrime Mortgage is excited to announce Adam Van de Bovenkamp as our GoPrime Personality Winner for this quarter.
Your Guide to All the Confusing Letters You May Hear from Your Loan Officer. When I started my internship at GoPrime Mortgage, I quickly realized that mortgage professionals speak a language full of letters. If you’ve ever applied for a mortgage or even researched the home-buying process, you’ve probably come […]
GoPrime Mortgage is excited to announce Adam Van de Bovenkamp as our GoPrime Personality Winner for this quarter.
A Step-By-Step Guide for Buying a Home in 2025 There are many benefits to becoming a homeowner, but it’s also a process that requires careful planning and preparation. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or upgrading to your dream home, understanding the steps can save you time, stress, and money. At […]
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 plunge.
Here are some of the most important actions to be sure you take once you have moved into a new home.
Ready to Relocate? We have compiled a list of helpful tips for you to consider, if you are planning on relocating.
How to Declutter Your House We all like to declutter. Putting away the laundry, sorting through the mail pile, reorganizing that Beanie Baby collection that’s definitely going to be worth millions some day… There are few things more satisfying. In fact, there used to be a whole time of year […]
GoPrime Mortgage is excited to announce Adam Van de Bovenkamp as our GoPrime Personality Winner for this quarter.
Purchasing a new home is a significant financial decision that requires careful planning and attention to detail. To get started on the right track, you should first determine the monthly payment you can afford before you start house hunting. We have some helpful mortgage calculators to help you get started […]
Given the fluctuating (and current!) housing market, it’s sometimes easy to wonder “Is it worth it to buy a house?” As we celebrate Homeownership Month, let’s take some time to go over some of the positive outcomes associated with owning a home.
GoPrime Mortgage is excited to announce Adam Van de Bovenkamp as our GoPrime Personality Winner for this quarter.
Being a new homeowner can be overwhelming, especially if it needs a little (or a lot of) work right off the bat. You’ve been through the process of buying it and you’re ready to move in. Congratulations! But now that you own a property, you need to maintain it. “But […]
3 Tips on Choosing the Right Paint Color for Your Space (Plus Bonus Tips!) In a home, few things are scarier — and more fun — than a blank wall. There are plenty of ways to address it, but if you’re here, you’ve probably decided on painting. Good for you! […]
You know the saying, “Real estate is about three things: Location, location, location.” It’s an adage as old as Time itself (assuming Time started in the early 20th century). Though the real estate market has changed immeasurably since then, the principle is as true now as it ever was. In […]
Ancient or previously little-known philosophies have been making their way into interior design forever, but the practice has certainly boomed recently. (Hygge, anyone?) These ideologies consist of broader life principles that, when applied to your space, add value in general. Wabi-sabi is one such philosophy that is gaining popularity, and […]
Selling a home can be a stressful experience, especially without the help of a Realtor ®. A Realtor will guide you through every step of the selling process from helping determine a sales price, to creating and maintaining the listing and marketing your home to potential buyers. However, if you’re […]
For the past few decades, house flipping — that is, buying a home for cheap, renovating it, and selling it for profit — has been a major trend among developers and investors. In the early 00’s, it was commonplace for predatory flippers to take advantage of market conditions by adding […]