Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation - Company New England Region USA

With fall here, some of us are once again juggling kids, schooling and work, and others of us are figuring out how to stay motivated and engaged in WFH (work from home) mode. We share some ideas below. With home now more important than ever, please reach out if you have any home financing needs. Whether you are WFH or SFH (school from home) here are some helpful suggestions: WFH : Set healthy boundaries and ask others to respect your work time and work space. Homemade signs can help! Take breaks and move around. The Pomodoro Technique of time management has you take a 5 minute break every 25 minutes, with a 15-30 minute break after four 25 minute sessions. Limit social media and other distractions that can pull your attention away from important tasks or drain your energy. Enjoy healthy snacks and limit caffeine to avoid getting over stimulated or run down. Try grouping similar tasks together to avoid multi-tasking which actually reduces productivity. SFH: Stick to a routine or schedul...

It is hard to believe the summer is coming to an end, and our next Fairway Focus will arrive on September 1st-the beginning of Realtor® Safety month. Please know that whether it is our underwritten pre-approvals, or our fully digital mortgage and e-close capabilities, We are committed to getting you and your clients to the closing safely and securely. Since 2003, September has been designated Realtor® Safety Month. Traditionally, you have met with strangers in one-on-one situations, during off hours, and in remote or unoccupied homes, so personal safety practices are vital. Given the move to remote and virtual showings due to COVID, these issue may not be so prevalent now, however, it has created a whole other layer of safety protocols to implement. According to the National Association of Realtors® 2019 Member Safety Report, nearly a third of agents experienced a situation that made them fear for their safety, and almost half (49%) of women carry a self-defense weapon. In a sign of th...

  Are you thinking of purchasing your first home in the near future? Congratulations! Buying a home can be exciting and overwhelming, but we are here to guide you every step of the way. Here is helpful information for first time home buyers, and be sure to download our comprehensive Guide to the Mortgage Process. How to Know What You Can Afford-Use our mortgage calculator USA to get a sense of what you can afford. Getting Pre-Approved is the process of determining how much money you will be eligible to borrow before you apply for a loan. You should obtain a pre-approval letter before beginning your home search in order to determine your mortgage qualification and address any credit issues before you find your dream home. Saving for a Down Payment -A down payment is a percentage of the total cost of the home you are purchasing that is paid to the seller, with the balance paid through your mortgage. Fairway offers many flexible down payment options to fit our client’s unique needs. ...