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Mortgage 101

What Questions Should I Ask a Mortgage Lender?

As a mortgage lender, we get a ton of questions every day from first-time borrowers and veteran homeowners alike.

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Hearty Stew Recipes for the Whole Family

When the nights are long and everything is cold, a nice, hearty stew hits the spot. Traditionally, stews are cooked on the stovetop for...

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Mortgage 101

Does a Preapproval Guarantee a Mortgage?

When you’re looking to buy a home, you’ll find yourself in a flurry of documents to locate, places to go, and tasks to do. One of these...

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Homebuying

How Electric Vehicles are Impacting the Real Estate Industry

Whenever there is an advance in technology that changes the way we live and work, the real estate industry is always affected. It's...

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Mortgage 101

Is It Safe to Apply for a Mortgage Online?

In recent years, getting a mortgage online has become more and more common – but most people are worried about making such significant...

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Mortgage 101

Explained: Mortgage Origination

Just like in the legal industry, the financial and mortgage industries are full of jargon and complicated terminology. Fortunately,...

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Lifestyle

Halloween Treats: Sophisticated, Silly, and Scary

It's spooky season - the best time of year to get ultra-creative with your cooking and baking. Even if many of us have to postpone our...

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Mortgage 101

What Can Go Wrong on Closing Day

The end is almost in sight. It’s Closing Day, and you’ve got your pen ready. If things have been smooth-sailing to this point, it may...

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Mortgage 101

How Do I Get an FHA Loan?

As one of the most popular loans for first-time homebuyers and repeat buyers from low-to-moderate income households, we get a ton of...

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Mortgage 101

Do You Have to Put 20% Down on a House?

Are you ready to buy a house? You’ve got your debt under control, your credit score is good, and you feel like it’s time to take that next...

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