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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.

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...