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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.

Jumbo loans are true to their name – Big Loans. In the mortgage world, the term “jumbo” refers to a loan class that is underwritten to...

The mortgage and real estate industries are full of terms we rarely hear in everyday life. Below are the most commonly used words and...

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...

If you’re in the market for a home loan, you might be wondering how your employment situation might affect your eligibility. Like a lot of...

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

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

Are you a resident doctor or a recent graduate in your first year of practice? Medical school can be hard on the finances, but unlike the...

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...