[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Sd3MlLRU60&color2=FBE9EC&version=3&modestbranding=1] In this week’s Mortgage Minutes, Academy Mortgage explains how your tax refund can be used for a down payment on a new home in metro Atlanta. The beginning of the year is a great time to get a mortgage and buy a home, as many builders haven’t ended their promotions from 2014, or they’ve already begun offering new first[...]
As a new home buyer, you may be wondering exactly what a USDA home loan is and what type of benefits it can provide. Academy Mortgage knows that the loan process can be confusing and stressful, so they want to make sure you understand your many different loan options, including a USDA loan. Home buyers that are searching in a rural[...]
In this week’s Mortgage Minutes, Travis Evans with Academy Mortgage discusses the advantages of buying a new construction home instead of a foreclosure. During the economic downturn, foreclosures were a big ticket item because buyers felt they were getting the best deal. But now, with the Atlanta real estate market improving, foreclosures have declined. While you can purchase a foreclosed home[...]
What will my downpayment be? Mortgage banker Travis Evans with Academy Mortgage hosts this week’s mortgage minutes, where he discusses how down payments for Atlanta real estate varies depending on the type of mortgage you get. Travis states that there is no specific amount that you can expect to pay on the down payment for your home until you determine the[...]
One of the most important facets of obtaining a mortgage for your new Atlanta home is the appraisal process. It is a huge part of the loan approval process; the lender wants to be sure that the property you’re buying is worth at least the purchase price that you’re paying for it. While the lender wants the value of the[...]
The term short sale is repeated quite often when discussing mortgage loans, but not many people truly understand what a short sale is or how they can affect you. A short sale occurs when you sell your home for less than what you owe on the mortgage and you are not required to pay the difference. For example, if you sell[...]
The Atlanta branch of Academy Mortgage is excited to announce that they will be partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build a new home in the metro Atlanta area beginning October 9, 2013. Academy Mortgage, recently named the number two lender for new homes in Atlanta, believes their mission does not stop at securing home loans. While they strive to help[...]
Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio is pleased to announce its August line-up. Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio is a podcast focusing on Atlanta real estate news, information, trends, ideas and perspectives. Special thanks to this month’s show sponsor Academy Mortgage Corporation. Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio guests discuss wide-ranging, relevant topics including local real estate trends and updates, financing, strategies for[...]
Alan Beulah and Gina Spearman are this week's guests on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Alan shares how Beazer builds their homes for energy efficiency in order to save you money, while Gina talks about the different types of loans that can help get you into your new home. Alan Beulah is a market manager for the Atlanta division of Beazer[...]
As one of GA Home Foreclosures’ preferred lenders, Academy Mortgage Corporation provides a wide range of financing opportunities. They are happy to remind homebuyers about a great down-payment assistance first time homebuyer program for those who have been renting for the past three or more years: the Georgia Dream Program. This program, offered through the Department of Community Affairs, provides[...]