by luxretail | Feb 17, 2022 | Home Buying, Self Employed
Are you self-employed? A gig economy worker? Perhaps you generate income from investments rather than a salary. If so, or if you have similar non-traditional income, the standard approval process of a traditional mortgage may not suit your unique situation. But a bank...
by luxretail | Jan 20, 2022 | Home Buying, Investors
New Year’s resolutions often include financial goals, including paying off credit cards, building a savings account, budgeting better, and planning ahead for retirement. If you are starting 2022 off with some new financial to-dos, how about diversifying your portfolio...
by luxretail | Dec 28, 2021 | Home Buying, Self Employed
There are many benefits to being a gig worker, independent contractor, or freelancer, including flexible hours, financial freedom, being your own boss, a sense of ownership, security, and having a more balanced lifestyle. But one financial drawback for non-traditional...
by luxretail | Nov 26, 2021 | Home Buying, Investors
When describing property that is not considered a primary residence, the terms “investment property” and “second home” are often used interchangeably. But it’s much more than semantics. There are significant tax and mortgage financing differentiations between...
by luxretail | Nov 18, 2021 | Home Buying, Self Employed
Not a W-2 earner? Not everyone is. And sometimes a conventional mortgage loan isn’t the answer to your unique work situation. Self-employed, independent contractors, gig workers, commissioned-based employees, landlords, or anyone else who does not have a standard W-2...