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This episode of Chad's Tips combines the Houston Astros and home loans. Just like the Astros assemble a winning team, homebuyers should assemble a dream team of lenders, agents, and mortgage officers. Understanding interest rates, credit scores, and down payments is like stealing bases. Aim for low interest rates to save money. Making a sizable down payment can be like hitting a grand slam. Getting pre-approved for a mortgage gives an edge in the home buying process. Just like the Astros strive for excellence, you can achieve excellence in your home buying journey. Hey there Astros fans and future homeowners and welcome back to another exciting episode of Chad's Tips where we're about to hit a home run with a topic that combines America's favorite pastime with a little play by play on home loans. I'm your host Chad Winston with Midtown Mortgage and today we're diving into the Houston Astros and all things mortgages. So grab your mitt and a pen because by the end of this episode you'll be ready to swing for the fences in the world of home financing. All right Astros fans let's kick things off by talking about our beloved team the Houston Astros. They've always been a powerhouse on the field especially these last few seasons and just like how they assemble an all-star lineup you'll want to assemble a winning team when it comes to home loans. Think of the Astros strategy when picking their players. It's stuck to you as a home buyer picking the right lender, real estate agent, and mortgage officer to be part of your home buying dream team. Let's shift the focus a little bit to the art of base stealing a skill that the Astros have mastered. In the world of home run stealing bases can be compared to understanding the nuances of interest rates, credit scores, and down payments. Just like a smart base dealer calculates their lead in the pitcher's delivery savvy home buyers can calculate their budget and explore different mortgage options to find the best deal. What's a baseball game without a home run? Similarly what's buying a home without considering interest rates? Just like the Astros aim for a home run home buyers aim for low interest rates to save money over the life of their loan. We'll break down the importance of shopping around for the best interest rates and how knocking one out of the park can mean saving thousands of dollars in the long run. Ah, the thrill of a grand slam. In the mortgage world hitting a grand slam can relate to making a sizable down payment. The more you put down up front the less you'll owe and the better your overall mortgage terms will be. Just as the Astros aim for a grand slam to bring in multiple runs home buyers can aim for a significant down payment to set themselves up for a more comfortable financial journey. We all love a little extra innings drama in a baseball game. Similarly getting pre-approved for a mortgage gives you an edge in the home buying process. It's like having a game plan in place to secure your dream home. We'll dive into the benefits of pre-approval and how it can give you the upper hand in a competitive market. Just like the Astros gain an advantage in those nail biting extra innings. There you have it Astros fans, future homeowners, we've taken a swing at merging the excitement of Astros baseball, World Series championship baseball, with the ins and outs of home loans. Remember just as the Astros strive for excellence on the field you can achieve excellence in your home buying journey with the right strategy. Thank you for tuning into this unique episode of Chad's Tips. If you found this Astros and home loans mashup entertaining and enlightening be sure to follow us on Facebook and on Instagram who are ready to hit a home run in home ownership. Until next time this is Chad Wiznant signing off and reminding you to swing for the fences. Go Astros!