Michael Diener

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mike@lmcolorado.com

Michael Diener Mortgage Specialist

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The Importance of a Good Debt-to-Income Ratio

The Importance of a Good Debt-to-Income Ratio

In the tumultuous world of personal finance, there's one crucial factor that often takes center stage when you're setting your sights on that dream home: your debt-to-income ratio (DTI). It's not a mere technicality; it's the secret sauce that can make or

Feb 08, 2024 | Purchasing a Home

Understanding the Financial Power of Mortgage Points

Understanding the Financial Power of Mortgage Points

In the intricate world of personal finance, few concepts are as intriguing as the role of "points" in mortgage loans. Today, we'll embark on a journey to demystify this intriguing aspect of mortgage financing, much like delving into the nuances of habit f

Feb 06, 2024 | Purchasing a Home

VA Home Loans: Who Qualifies and How They Work

VA Home Loans: Who Qualifies and How They Work

Within the realm of real estate, the quest to achieve the quintessential American Dream occupies a central role, with aspiring homeowners diligently navigating the intricacies of mortgage options. In this landscape,  the VA Home Loan emerges as a fin

Feb 01, 2024 | VA Loans

Lease-to-Own Agreements: A Unique Path to Homeownership

Lease-to-Own Agreements: A Unique Path to Homeownership

Today, we're going to explore an unconventional, yet incredibly effective, avenue to homeownership: Lease-to-Own agreements. If you've been yearning to call a place your own but have faced hurdles in the traditional mortgage landscape, this could be your

Jan 30, 2024 | Purchasing a Home

2024 Mortgage Rate Forecast And Discussion

2024 Mortgage Rate Forecast And Discussion

Mortgage rates have been rising for the last few years at an unsustainably fast pace.  As they say, what goes up must come down, and vice versa.  As of the December 2023 Federal Reserve meeting, there has been speculation that rates may come dow

Jan 25, 2024 | Interest Rates Purchasing a Home Refinancing a Home Credit debt consolidation

Colorado County Tax Increases Will Be Finalized Soon: What You Need To Know

Colorado County Tax Increases Will Be Finalized Soon: What You Need To Know

In 2023, the State of Colorado decided to raise property taxes during the most intense Federal Reserve interest rate increasing cycle in decades.  Homeowners were informed their assessed values would increase by as much as 60%, thus setting the stage

Jan 25, 2024 | Interest Rates Refinancing a Home Credit Property Taxes debt consolidation