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Maybe you've owned your home for several months or several years. Either way, you might be curious about how you might fast-track paying...

If you are coming up on retirement, you’ve probably been digging in to your finances to determine how smoothly you can cruise off into...

Homebuyers invest a lot of time and discipline in getting to the closing table. Buying a house can be hard work!

How long does it take to get a mortgage? We get this question all the time – and for a good reason! It's different everywhere, and...

In the wild world of real estate, anything can happen. It is atypical, but not impossible, for an appraisal to come in below the purchase...

Awesome news! You are ready to buy a turn-key, jaw-dropping, absolutely gorgeous new home. Unfortunately, it seems all that beauty comes...

Homebuyers and sellers often view things differently when it comes to closing a deal on a property. Whether you are in the process of...

If the roar of the city has become too much and you are hoping to stretch your wings somewhere a bit more remote, a USDA loan could be the...

If you haven’t done so yet, start looking for a real estate agent. Find an agent you trust, talk with them about whether you’re ready to...

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