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Ryan Martinson

63 posts

With over a decade of mortgage experience, I witnessed first-hand the frustrations homebuyers endure when shopping for a home. Using that expertise, I created What's My Payment to make buying easier.

Ryan Martinson's Posts

Oct 13, 2020Ryan Martinson
When is the best time to buy a house?
If you're in the market for a house, you'll want to get the timing right.
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Sep 17, 2020Ryan Martinson
What are USDA Loans?
If you're struggling to come up with a down payment on a house, you should definitely learn more about the benefits of USDA loans.
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Aug 28, 2020Ryan Martinson
The 5 Best Independent Realtor Apps (And the CRM That Holds It All)
With an ever growing number of things to keep track of, real estate agents need all the help they can get to manage their business.
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Aug 10, 2020Ryan Martinson
VA Loan Requirements
VA loan eligibility gives veterans and active duty military the option to purchase a new home with no money down at very competitive interest rates.
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Apr 17, 2020Ryan Martinson
Is the housing market going to crash?
Quarantine has transformed a stable U.S. real estate market into one that is increasingly fragile. Government intervention will determine the severity of its impact on housing.
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Mar 30, 2020Ryan Martinson
How the Federal Reserve Rate Cut Impacts Refinancing
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates, and the impact on mortgage rates might not be what you would expect.
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Jan 17, 2020Ryan Martinson
What is Mortgage Insurance?
Homebuyers across the country use mortgage insurance every day to realize their dream of becoming a homeowner.
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Jan 13, 2020Ryan Martinson
Can I Afford a House?
Matching what you’ve saved for a down payment with a monthly mortgage payment that aligns with your current expenses and monthly income is ultimately what it means to afford a house.
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Dec 9, 2019Ryan Martinson
What Will My Mortgage Payment Be?
The question loan officers hear most. FHA, VA, and conventional mortgage payments are not the same. Choose a mortgage loan payment calculator to get started.
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Dec 9, 2019Ryan Martinson
What is Lender Paid Mortgage Insurance?
Avoid paying monthly mortgage insurance by putting as little as 5% down and having your lender pay your mortgage insurance (PMI).
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Dec 9, 2019Ryan Martinson
Conventional Loans Available with 3% Down Payment
The minimum down payment for conventional mortgage loans is 3%.
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Dec 9, 2019Ryan Martinson
2019 VA Funding Fee Chart
VA loans are awesome, but they come with a catch...
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When is the best time to buy a house?

What are USDA Loans?

The 5 Best Independent Realtor Apps (And the CRM That Holds It All)

VA Loan Requirements

Is the housing market going to crash?

How the Federal Reserve Rate Cut Impacts Refinancing

What is Mortgage Insurance?

Can I Afford a House?

What Will My Mortgage Payment Be?

What is Lender Paid Mortgage Insurance?

Conventional Loans Available with 3% Down Payment

2019 VA Funding Fee Chart