Michigan Mortgage News

When applying for a mortgage, buyers expect their income, credit, debts, assets, and employment to receive plenty of attention. Condo buyers can encounter another layer that sometimes comes as a surprise. Depending on the financing being used, the financial and operational condition of the condominium project itself may also matter.

Solar panels can be an appealing feature when shopping for a home, especially for buyers interested in energy efficiency. But seeing panels on the roof does not tell you who owns them or whether money is still owed. If the solar system was financed, the outstanding obligation can become an important part of the home purchase conversation.

Paying off debt sounds like an obvious way to prepare for a mortgage. After all, fewer monthly obligations can improve cash flow and potentially help with mortgage qualification. But using a large portion of your savings to eliminate a debt immediately before buying a home is not automatically the best strategy. Sometimes the money in the bank can be just as important as the debt you want to eliminate.