Keeping Tabs with Tabitha Heit21 Aug 2025

Mortgage 101: What You Need To Know Before You Buy!

Are you thinking about buying a home but feeling overwhelmed by mortgage options, credit scores, and interest rates? You’re not alone.

In this episode of Keeping Tabs, we sit down with trusted mortgage expert Jake Kolen from Prosperity Home Mortgage to break down everything you need to know about home loans in 2025. From FHA to VA to jumbo loans, they cover it all, with real talk and real help.

Whether you're buying your first home or just need a refresher on how lending works today, this episode will help you feel informed, empowered, and ready to take the next step.

What You’ll Learn:

Why working with a local lender matters in a competitive market
How to prepare even if you're not quite ready to buy yet
The difference between FHA, VA, jumbo, and conventional loans
What lenders actually look for: income, assets, debt, and credit
How to avoid becoming "house poor"
First-time homebuyer programs and grant options
The truth about interest rates and why waiting could cost you more

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro: Why this conversation matters
3:05 – What if you’re not ready to buy yet?
5:30 – Interest rates in 2025: Should you wait or buy now?
7:45 – Are the rates too high or just a mindset?
13:33 – What loan type is right for you? FHA, VA, Jumbo, Conventional
15:43 – What’s a debt-to-income ratio (DTI) and why it matters
22:00 – Jake’s “Four Quarters” lenders use to qualify you
30:45 – How credit score affects your rate (and your payment)
51:08 – First-time buyer programs and hidden grant money
53:59 – Why your lender’s reputation can win or lose the deal

Need help figuring out your next move?

Schedule a free, no-pressure consult with Tabitha at

🌐 www.tabithaheit.com

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