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Mortgage 101

Is It Better to Have an FHA or Conventional Loan?

Two of the most popular loans, FHA and Conventional loans, are often presented to homebuyers to choose between. Both have pros and cons,...

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Lifestyle

Fill Up with These Soups for Fall

What’s more versatile than soup? This fall, pull out your slow cooker and get ready to try something new! We’ve collected 11 soups and...

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Refinancing

Does Refinancing Hurt My Credit Score?

Every once in awhile, there is a nationwide surge in refinancing due to the dips in interest rates. Sometimes, these dips only last a week,...

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Lifestyle

Your Guide to Fall Home Maintenance

The fall season is upon us. It’s time to welcome cool nights, colorful leaves, and, yes, pumpkin spice. It’s also time to check up on your...

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Mortgage 101

What Happens when a Mortgage Goes to Underwriting?

One of the last steps before your loan is approved and the house keys are placed in your hands is underwriting. Underwriting is the process...

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Finances

What You Need to Know About Credit Mix

The five components of your credit score: payment history, utilization, length of credit history, new credit, and credit mix, all factor...

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Mortgage 101

FHA vs USDA Loans: Explained

When it comes to picking out the right loan type for you and your family, things can get quite complicated. Between the housing industry...

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Lifestyle

Giving Back: Back to School Edition

August is back-to-school month across the United States, but because of the global pandemic, there are even more challenges than usual this...

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Finances

30+ Creative Ways to Save for a Down Payment

Are you ready to buy a house, but are lacking the upfront funds? Saving for a down payment can be rough, but there are plenty of creative...

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Lifestyle

A Parent’s Guide to Handling Virtual Learning

A global pandemic was not on anyone’s back to school list, but regardless, it is something every parent in the US is having to think about....

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