10 best questions to ask when buying a house
Buying a house — especially for the first time — can bring up a lot of questions. The process can be long, confusing, and overwhelming if you’re not equipped with the right...
- Home buying
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Pamela Garcia
Pamela is a driving force towards Vaster's initiative to give our client's more loan options. Please read more about Pamela and her experience in the mortgage industry.
No closing cost mortgage explained
As if saving up enough money for a sizable down payment wasn’t hard enough, you also have to consider the added expense of closing costs when purchasing a home. But there’s a way...
- Home buying
Everything You Need to Know About Mortgages
Entering the world of mortgages as a first-time homebuyer can be both exciting and intimidating. There are so many different options and terms that you know nothing about! The...
- Home buying
15 vs 30 Year Mortgage: Here Are Some Key Differences
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make in your life. Throughout the homebuying process, you’ll likely encounter countless terms and choices that may...
- Home buying
Mortgage Rate vs. APR: What’s the Difference?
There are so many different terms within the mortgage world that they all seem to run together. Some of the most easily confused terms are mortgage rates and APRs. Contrary to...
- Home buying
- Mortgage industry
Jumbo Loans: What You Need To Know
There are so many different loan types out there that it can be hard to keep them all straight! Between bridge loans, conventional and federally-backed, fixed-rate and...
- Commercial loans
Contingent vs. pending: What’s the difference?
There’s nothing worse than finding your dream home, only to find out that it’s contingent or pending. However, it can be difficult to figure out what these two terms mean and the...
- Home buying
Co-signing a loan: Risks and benefits
Being asked to co-sign a loan can put you in a difficult situation. On one hand, you want to help the person, but on the other hand, you are wary of the risks. So how can you...
- Home buying
5 types of mortgage loans for homebuyers
The odds are that buying a home will be the largest purchase you ever make. As a result, you want to make sure that you’re choosing the type of mortgage that makes the most sense...
- Home buying
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