
Mortgage 101: What Every First-Time Homebuyer Needs to Know
General, Mortgage Programs, Mortgage TypesWelcome, future homeowners! At BankSouth Mortgage, we understand that buying your first home…

Unlocking Affordable Homeownership with Lender-Paid Buydowns
Mortgage Programs, TipsFor those looking to buy a home, understanding the various mortgage options can feel overwhelming,…

Utilizing the VA Renovation Loan
Mortgage Programs, Mortgage TypesAre you a veteran, an active-duty service member, or a surviving spouse looking to buy a home…

Revamp Your Home with Renovation Loans: A Head-to-Head Comparison of HomeStyle® vs CHOICERenovation®
Mortgage Programs, Mortgage TypesFannie Mae HomeStyle® and Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation® are two popular renovation loan programs…
Improving Curb Appeal: What to Look For and Ways to Finance It
Mortgage Programs, Mortgage TypesSpring is right around the corner, and with it comes warmer temperatures and the anticipation…
What is a Seller-Paid Buydown?
Mortgage ProgramsA seller-paid buydown allows the seller of a home to reduce the buyer’s monthly mortgage…
How to Find Your New Home
General, Loan Assistance, Mortgage Process, Mortgage Programs, TipsThere are two main ways to search for your new home. First, you can calculate how much you…
Know Your Mortgage Loan Options
Mortgage Programs, Mortgage Types, Rates, TipsMajor types of mortgage loans include:
Fixed-rate loans. Because they offer a monthly…
10 Things You Should Know
Credit, General, Mortgage Process, Mortgage Programs, Tips1. Length of Process
The length of the process varies for each borrower, depending upon your…
Mortgage Refinancing Checklist: Your Ultimate Resource
Mortgage Process, Mortgage Programs, TipsSometimes you need something when you don’t, and other times you think you don’t need something…
What is a renovation loan?
General, Homeowner Benefits, Mortgage Programs, Mortgage TypesA renovation loan is a type of loan that borrowers can use to make renovations to their current…
Step-by-step VA Loan Process and Highlights
Mortgage Process, Mortgage Programs, Mortgage TypesAre you active or retired military, or even a surviving military spouse? Good news! You may…
5 VA Loan Questions Answered
General, Mortgage Programs, Mortgage Types, TipsNovember is National Military Family month, and it also includes Veterans Day on Friday, November…