Mortgages - Entertainment Mortgage https://entertainmentmortgage.com Understanding the Unique Mortgage Needs of the Entertainment Community Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:41:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://entertainmentmortgage.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cropped-em.662-32x32.png Mortgages - Entertainment Mortgage https://entertainmentmortgage.com 32 32 Why Self-Employed and Freelance Borrowers Face Mortgage Challenges (and How to Overcome Them) https://entertainmentmortgage.com/self-employed-and-freelance-borrowers-face-mortgage-challenges-and-how-to-overcome-them/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=self-employed-and-freelance-borrowers-face-mortgage-challenges-and-how-to-overcome-them https://entertainmentmortgage.com/self-employed-and-freelance-borrowers-face-mortgage-challenges-and-how-to-overcome-them/#respond Sat, 13 Sep 2025 16:00:05 +0000 https://entertainmentmortgage.com/?p=4381 For many self-employed and freelance borrowers, small business owners, consultants, or entertainment professionals—buying a home isn’t just about finding the right property. It’s about convincing a lender that your income is stable enough to support a mortgage. Why Traditional Lenders Struggle With Self-Employed and Freelance Income Banks and conventional lenders are comfortable with W-2 income […]

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]]> https://entertainmentmortgage.com/self-employed-and-freelance-borrowers-face-mortgage-challenges-and-how-to-overcome-them/feed/ 0 Trying to Get a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed? https://entertainmentmortgage.com/trying-to-get-a-mortgage-when-youre-self-employed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trying-to-get-a-mortgage-when-youre-self-employed https://entertainmentmortgage.com/trying-to-get-a-mortgage-when-youre-self-employed/#respond Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:00:09 +0000 https://entertainmentmortgage.com/?p=3825 Self-Employed and Struggling to Get a Mortgage? Bank Statement Loans Could Be the Answer. Being self-employed or freelance offers amazing freedoms, but securing a traditional mortgage can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Why? Lenders often rely heavily on tax returns, which might not accurately reflect your true earning power after deductions. Traditionally, a lender […]

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]]> https://entertainmentmortgage.com/trying-to-get-a-mortgage-when-youre-self-employed/feed/ 0 Buying a Home in California-Understand the Mortgage Process https://entertainmentmortgage.com/buying-a-home-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=buying-a-home-2 https://entertainmentmortgage.com/buying-a-home-2/#respond Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:00:30 +0000 https://entertainmentmortgage.com/?p=3683 Buying a home is one of the most exciting milestones in life, but the process can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unfamiliar with how mortgages work. If you’re earning a good income and considering a move to California, this guide is for you. We’ll break down the mortgage process in simple terms, helping you understand […]

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]]> https://entertainmentmortgage.com/buying-a-home-2/feed/ 0 The Hidden Costs of a Mortgage: What No One Tells You! https://entertainmentmortgage.com/the-hidden-costs-of-a-mortgage-what-no-one-tells-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-hidden-costs-of-a-mortgage-what-no-one-tells-you https://entertainmentmortgage.com/the-hidden-costs-of-a-mortgage-what-no-one-tells-you/#respond Mon, 23 Sep 2024 23:11:29 +0000 https://entertainmentmortgage.com/?p=3791 The Hidden Costs of a Mortgage: What No One Tells You! Loan Fees and Closing Costs – what’s the difference? Understanding the Hidden Costs When Buying a Home When you’re buying a home, everyone talks about the excitement of owning property, but no one really dives into the costs and fees that come with it. […]

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]]> https://entertainmentmortgage.com/the-hidden-costs-of-a-mortgage-what-no-one-tells-you/feed/ 0 Why Are Mortgage Guidelines So Strict and Unyielding? https://entertainmentmortgage.com/mortgage-guidelines/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mortgage-guidelines https://entertainmentmortgage.com/mortgage-guidelines/#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:00:56 +0000 https://entertainmentmortgage.com/?p=3767 Why Are Mortgage Guidelines So Strict? Let’s first talk about what a lender’s “underwriter” is, since I’ll be using that term throughout this post. An underwriter is an individual at the bank who reviews your loan application and financial information to decide if you qualify for a mortgage. There was a time when getting a […]

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]]> https://entertainmentmortgage.com/mortgage-guidelines/feed/ 0 How to Break into Real Estate Without Showing Income https://entertainmentmortgage.com/how-to-break-into-real-estate-without-showing-income/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-break-into-real-estate-without-showing-income https://entertainmentmortgage.com/how-to-break-into-real-estate-without-showing-income/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:59:41 +0000 https://entertainmentmortgage.com/?p=3757 Here’s how to Break into Real Estate Without Showing Income. Imagine this: You’ve been dreaming of investing in real estate. You’ve got the 20% down payment saved, your credit score is solid, and you’re ready to take the plunge. There’s just one problem: your income isn’t steady or easily documented. Maybe you’re self-employed and business […]

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