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Mortgage 101

Mortgage Payment Breakdown

The mortgage payment. It’s a sign of adulthood, so if you have one – good for you! If you’re in the market for one, get ready to experience...

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What's the Difference Between a Fixed Rate and an Adjustable Rate Mortgage?

Buying a home is overwhelming - plain and simple. There are just so many decisions to make. When is a good time to buy? What neighborhoods...

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How Much House Can I Afford?

When you begin looking for a home, you will be met with dozens of opinions. Everyone has a different idea of where, when, and how you...

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Choosing a Mortgage Lender is More Than Just A Good Rate

For most borrowers, your home is your biggest investment. According to the Federal Reserve’s statistical accounting release, the amount of...

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Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification

Mortgage industry terms—there are many and it can be hard to make sense of them, especially when they seem so similar. Pre-qualification...

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You (Yes You) Can Use Gifts to Get a Mortgage

During the holiday season, we all think about giving presents to those we love and care about. What better gift is there than helping a...

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Why Does Your Mortgage Require So Much Paperwork?

One of the first things home buyers comment on is all of the paperwork that a mortgage company needs to process, underwrite and approve a...

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Retro is in Style, Unless We're Talking Home Financing

The journey to finance or refinance a home too often feels overwhelming, time-consuming, and an experience that most of us would choose to...

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Can You Buy a House with Bad Credit?

Life happens. Sometimes when it does, it’s your credit that suffers and it can be a challenge to find a lender to give you a break. We’ve...

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Day 1 Certainty is the Future

The journey to finance or refinance a home too often feels overwhelming, time-consuming, and an experience that most of us would choose to...

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