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Good vs. Bad Mortgage Advice

May 26, 2017 by Doug Haldeman

The Worst Mortgage Advice Home Buyers Hear   Buying a home can be a complicated process, and getting a mortgage is arguably the most complicated part. Having a professional that understands your needs will ease the pain of the process. Check out the common bad advice you may receive when getting a mortgage, and follow our […]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Bad Mortgage Advice, Cornerstone Mortgage, Doug Haldeman, Good Mortgage Advice, mortgage, Rates

Paying Cash For Your Home May Not Be The Best Plan

May 26, 2017 by Doug Haldeman

Paying Cash For Your Home Everywhere you turn, you hear how bad it is to carry around debt. So naturally, it’s logical to think that buying a home with cash – or sinking as much cash as possible into your home to avoid the massive debt associated with a mortgage, is the smartest choice for your […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Cornerstone Mortgage, Doug Haldeman, Finance, loan, mortgage, paying cash, paying cash for your house

Buying A Home Comfortably

November 6, 2016 by Doug Haldeman

Buying A Home Comfortably When you begin your home search it is always a good idea to figure out how much home you can comfortably afford.  You may have been preaqualified for a certain amount but will that allow you to live as you would like to live.  We are going to take a look […]

Filed Under: Consumer View, Mortgage, Personal Finance Tagged With: budget, Doug Haldeman, mortgage

What salary do you need to afford a home in your city?

August 28, 2016 by Managed WordPress Migration User

by Ryan Smith25 Aug 2016 What salary do you need to afford a home in your city of choice?   How does your city rate in terms of home affordability? A recent report by HSH.com determined the salary families would need to make in 27 metro areas in order to afford the local median home […]

Filed Under: Consumer View, Family, Financial Advisor, Home Buying, Investments / Rental Property, Life Planning Tagged With: Doug Haldeman, Home buying, mortgage, real estate, salary

Paying Cash For Your Home May Not Be The Best Plan

May 29, 2016 by Doug Haldeman

Paying Cash For Your Home Everywhere you turn, you hear how bad it is to carry around debt. So naturally, it’s logical to think that buying a home with cash – or sinking as much cash as possible into your home to avoid the massive debt associated with a mortgage, is the smartest choice for your […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Cornerstone Mortgage, Doug Haldeman, Finance, loan, mortgage, paying cash, paying cash for your house

Good vs. Bad Mortgage Advice

May 29, 2016 by Doug Haldeman

The Worst Mortgage Advice Home Buyers Actually Believe When it comes time to buy your house the mortgage part can be a daunting process if you don’t have the best advice. Doug and Tammie discuss the bad advice people get during the mortgage process and offer the good advice as something to keep in mind […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Bad Mortgage Advice, Cornerstone Mortgage, Doug Haldeman, Good Mortgage Advice, Inc, mortgage, Rates

Cornerstone Mortgage Adds New Team Members

May 22, 2016 by Managed WordPress Migration User

Cornerstone Mortgage, Inc Adds Team Members Jim Norton is a mortgage professional at Cornerstone Mortgage, Inc. With more than 20 years in the mortgage industry, Jim has the experience and product knowledge to assist borrowers with all of their financial needs. Whether it’s a purchase or refinance, Jim will help his clients understand all of […]

Filed Under: Mortgage, Uncategorized Tagged With: CJ Jordan, Cornerstone Mortgage, Doug Haldeman, Inc, James Norton, mortgage

Why Are You Selling My Mortgage?

May 15, 2016 by Managed WordPress Migration User

Selling Your Mortgage Isn’t Personal The sale of your loan is not personal and while you may be apprehensive about the potential sale there is nothing to fear, the only change you should notice is a different payment address. Why are mortgage loans sold? Lenders sell loans to clear their credit lines which allows them […]

Filed Under: Home Buying, Mortgage, Personal Finance, Uncategorized Tagged With: Cornerstone Mortgage, Doug Haldeman, mortgage

Do You Have A Roof Over Your Head? Got Insurance?

April 10, 2016 by Doug Haldeman

Insurance 101 With Elaine Mahr – Expert Contributor Do you have home owners insurance? When was the last time you reviewed your polity?  Your home is where you hang your hat, where your family sleeps, and where you keep your valuable and meaningful belongings. When it comes to protecting your investments, there are few things […]

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