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6 Things to Do Before Moving to Florida and Buying a Home
Moving to Florida? Lindsay Schellhorn and Natalie Decker share six practical steps to prepare for pre-approval, home shopping, cash to close, and a smoother Florida purchase.
Why Choose Morgan Financial as Your Viera Builders Lender?
Buying a new construction home with Viera Builders? See why working with Morgan Financial, a local preferred lender and longtime Viera Builders partner, could make a difference—especially with exclusive incentives available to qualifying homebuyers.
Can Commission Income Count for a Mortgage?
Commission income may count for a mortgage when it is documented, has an acceptable history, and shows a stable trend. Learn how lenders calculate it.
Can Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) Count as Income for a Mortgage?
Restricted stock units may count as mortgage income when they are vested, distributed, documented, and supported by sufficient history and continuance.
What Happens After Mortgage Pre-Approval? 7 Steps Before Closing
Learn what happens after mortgage pre-approval, from making an offer and completing underwriting to reviewing the Closing Disclosure and closing in Florida.
Moving to Cocoa Beach: What Homebuyers Should Know
Moving to Cocoa Beach is different from vacationing there. Learn about barrier-island living, traffic, home prices, condos, insurance, beach access, and financing.
Can You Use Bonus Income to Qualify for a Mortgage?
Bonus income may help you qualify for a mortgage when it has a documented, stable history and is likely to continue. Learn what lenders review, how income may be calculated, and which documents to prepare.
Can Child Support or Alimony Count as Income for a Mortgage?
Learn when child support or alimony can count toward mortgage qualification, what documents lenders review, and how Florida buyers can prepare.
Can Overtime Income Count for a Mortgage?
Learn how lenders evaluate overtime income for mortgage qualification, including income history, trends, calculations, and required documents.