Charlene Turner

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757-366-8690

cturner@tidewaterhomefunding.com

Charlene Turner Mortgage Advisor & Reverse Mortgage Specialist

Mortgage Blog

Mortgage Advice, Homebuying Tips & Market Updates

New FICO “Resilience” Credit Score Could Help Borrowers

New FICO “Resilience” Credit Score Could Help Borrowers

As the U.S. economy reels from record-high unemployment and continued COVID-19 shutdowns, the Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO), a global analytics company and producer of the FICO credit score, released a new credit index recently it hopes will keep mortgage

Jul 15, 2020 | Credit

Is Down Payment Assistance Still Available During COVID-19?

Is Down Payment Assistance Still Available During COVID-19?

Even as demand for mortgage loans has ramped up since the coronavirus crisis began, some aspects of the home loan market have changed. With millions of homeowners applying for mortgage forbearance, lenders have had to take measures to mitigate possible fu

Jul 08, 2020 | Purchasing a Home

6 Questions to Ask a Potential Realtor

6 Questions to Ask a Potential Realtor

In a recent blog post, Important People Involved in Your Homebuying Process, real estate agent is the first person listed. They’re one of the first people you may come into contact with in the homebuying process as they’re typically linked wit

Jul 02, 2020 |

Buying a First Home in an Expensive Area

Buying a First Home in an Expensive Area

For Americans living and working in the nation’s most expensive real estate markets, homeownership can seem like the impossible dream. Prices are high and options can be limited. It may feel like home values rise faster than your ability to save up

Jul 01, 2020 | Purchasing a Home

Tidewater Home Funding and Virginia Housing Celebrate First-Time Homebuyer, Anne Griggs

Tidewater Home Funding and Virginia Housing Celebrate First-Time Homebuyer, Anne Griggs

When you’re in the early stages of building your financial future, you’re often left wondering if homeownership is an attainable dream. Meet Anne Griggs. After spending several years traveling and serving others, Anne craved a place to finall

Jun 24, 2020 |

7 Tips to Improve Your Credit Before Applying for a Mortgage

7 Tips to Improve Your Credit Before Applying for a Mortgage

In addition to income and assets, your credit profile is one of the biggest factors in determining whether you qualify for a mortgage. If your credit score is not currently in a desirable range, there are plenty of ways you can improve it to up your chanc

Jun 24, 2020 | Credit

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