Clare R. Okyere
4 Essentials As You Prepare To Buy a Home
If purchasing a home is on your list of goals, the tips below will help you get started today. 1. Start With a Pre-Approval Many eager...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Jun 10
- 2 min
Mortgage News You Can Use
Stay in the know with OCAP news each week. Scroll below to access recent memos, and click HERE to get news delivered directly to your...
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Clare R. Okyere
- May 1
- 6 min
6 Tips to Increase Your Credit Score
Is your low credit score holding you back from getting financed for a home? Follow these tips to bring that score up and make your dreams...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Apr 15
- 2 min
O CAP CARES: Non-Profit Giveback
Our OCAP team is committed to making our community a better place to work and live, and we love supporting local non-profits who are...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Feb 1
- 7 min
Home Buying 101: 3 Steps to Make Home Buying Easy
Considering buying a home but not sure where to start? Join as we discuss 3 steps to make home buying easy: 1) Why Buy? 2) Get Prepared!...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Jan 10
- 7 min
Broker v. Banker
Why would someone use a mortgage broker versus a bank? Explore some common myths on this topic to help you make the best decision. Myth:...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Nov 3, 2023
- 2 min
Track Your Equity & Home Wealth
Knowing a home's estimated value and tracking your home's wealth can help you make informed decisions about selling, buying, refinancing...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Oct 20, 2023
- 4 min
10 Frequently Asked Mortgage Questions
Preparing to buy your first home can be intimidating, but educating yourself on the process makes it less overwhelming. Read below for...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Jul 14, 2022
- 3 min
What is Mortgage Insurance?
You may have heard you will need to pay mortgage insurance with your home loan. What does this mean, why is it required, and what can you...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Feb 16, 2022
- 4 min
Is Getting Pre-Approved for a Home Loan Really Necessary?
If you are considering a home purchase, a pre-approval is a critical first step. Find out what it is, why it matters, and how to get it...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Nov 14, 2021
- 4 min
Tales of a First-Time Homebuyer: Meet Marlee
Buying your first home can be a nerve-wracking experience. Hearing others' stories can help you better navigate your own journey. Read as...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Oct 20, 2021
- 4 min
Need to Know Mortgage Terms & Vocab
If you aren't closely associated with a given industry, sometimes the vocabulary and acronyms used in that industry can be overwhelming....
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Clare R. Okyere
- Jun 21, 2021
- 5 min
Home Equity
Building equity is one of the main ways homeownership helps individuals build wealth. But what is equity really and how do you build it?...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Apr 14, 2021
- 5 min
Yay, You Bought a House! Now What?
You have successfully become a homeowner. Congratulations! Now what? Here are 14 essential items to take care of during your first year...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Mar 15, 2021
- 4 min
To Refinance or Not to Refinance, That is the Question...
You may have heard talk of refinancing your home loan as an option to save money. While this can be the case, it is not always so. Read...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Jan 27, 2021
- 2 min
DACA Recipients Now Eligible for FHA Loans
HUD announced that as of January 19, 2021 DACA recipients are able to apply for for home loans through FHA. What Exactly Was the DACA...
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