Expert Tips
Is OnPoint for You?
Have you heard the exciting news about SouthPoint Home Mortgage’s OnPoint Products? Our OnPoint products are new and improved to offer you even more purchasing power on your dream home or can help you save even more money with a refinance of your current home! What is OnPoint? It’s an adjustable rate mortgages (ARM)! We…
Read MoreShould I Refinance to a 15-year Mortgage?
With mortgage rates falling and financial experts predicting an unstable future for the economy, lots of homeowners are rushing to refinance their mortgages to lock in low rates. One increasingly popular option is to refinance a conventional 30-year mortgage into a 15-year loan. Borrowers may be wondering if this is a financially sound move to make for…
Read MoreHome for the Holidays!
There’s nothing quite like coming home for the holidays. It’s a time to reconnect with family and friends, reflect on the passing year and enjoy all of the sights, sounds and smells of the season. With that in mind, here are a few quick and easy tips to make your home holiday ready, so you…
Read MoreTips & Tricks For Moving During The Holiday Season
As I sit here writing, snow is currently falling outside and the air has gone from summer heat to a sharp winter chill. It’s hard to believe it’s already the end of November. While most Minnesotans like to hunker down for the winter there are still a good number of people who move into a…
Read MoreCan I Buy A House When I’m Paying Off A Student Loan?
Are you really ready to buy a house? Before you take a look at your finances to determine if you can pull off this purchase, make sure this goal is in your best interest. For starters, do you really know which city or neighborhood you’d like to live in at this point in your life?…
Read MoreMortgage Rates are Dropping; Should I Refinance?
Q: I’ve heard that mortgage rates have dropped dramatically since the start of 2019. Should I refinance my mortgage loan to take advantage of these lower rates? A: Refinancing a mortgage is essentially paying off the remaining balance on an existing home loan and then taking out a new mortgage loan, often at a lower interest rate.…
Read MoreYour mortgage is done … now what?
For most people purchasing a new home financing is often the most stressful part. What are some other things you need to worry about before moving into your new home? Moving expenses: Along with financing a new home, moving everything you own can be a very stressful process to go through. You can save yourself…
Read MoreShould you consider a cash-out refinance?
A cash-out refinance is a great option for paying down debts, getting finances in order, or for home improvements and other major expenses. A refinance uses the equity, or built up value, in your home to finance these desired items. For example: you owe $150,000 on your mortgage, but your home is valued at $250,000.…
Read MoreWhen Should I Put My House On The Market?
If you’re thinking of selling your home, think spring. That’s because the season of blossoming flowers and gentle breezes has traditionally held the designation as the best time of year to sell a home. Before you start prepping your home for a photo shoot that shows it off in the best light, take a moment…
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