Susanna R. Thomson

NMLS # 248243

757-366-8690

sthomson@tidewaterhomefunding.com

Susanna R. Thomson Senior Mortgage Advisor

Mortgage Blog

Mortgage Advice, Homebuying Tips & Market Updates

MBSQuoteline Friday Newsletter

      MortgageTime™ by MBSQuoteline Mortgage Market News for the week ended March 31, 2023         Calmer Markets   After several weeks of extreme volatility in mort

Mar 31, 2023 |

What is Cash to Close?

What is Cash to Close?

As you get into the mortgage application process, you may hear your lender use the term “cash to close.” What’s the difference between this phrase and closing costs? What does “Cash to Close” mean? Also called “funds to close,” cash to close denotes the t

Mar 28, 2023 | Purchasing a Home

MBSQuoteline Friday Newsletter

      MortgageTime™ by MBSQuoteline Mortgage Market News for the week ended March 24, 2023         Fed Balancing Act   Concerns about the banking sector in the US an

Mar 24, 2023 |

New Homeowner Checklist: Essential Things to Do After Buying Your Dream House

New Homeowner Checklist: Essential Things to Do After Buying Your Dream House

                  Congratulations on your new home! As exciting as it is to be a new homeowner, it can also be overwhelming. To help you get started, we've put together a checklist of things to do once you buy a new house:   Change the locks: For safety

Mar 21, 2023 |

7 Tips to Help You Save for a Mortgage Down Payment

7 Tips to Help You Save for a Mortgage Down Payment

                  Buying a home is a significant financial investment, and one of the biggest challenges for many first-time homebuyers is saving up for a down payment. A down payment is the amount of money you put down upfront when you purchase a home, a

Mar 21, 2023 |

What is a Loan Estimate?

What is a Loan Estimate?

During the mortgage application process, you will receive a very important document called the Loan Estimate (LE). This three-page form will provide you with detailed information about your proposed mortgage. Here’s what you need to know to effectively ma

Mar 21, 2023 | Purchasing a Home

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