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Mortgage 101

Reverse Mortgage: Loan Explained

The reverse mortgage is perhaps the most misunderstood home loan of them all. In the past, reverse mortgages have carried an unfortunate...

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How Long Should It Take to Pay Off a Mortgage?

Although it feels like it will take the rest of your life, your mortgage does actually have an end-date. That date, however faraway it...

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7 Tips for Getting Your First Mortgage

Your very first mortgage – a daunting prospect, right? It’s definitely one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make in your lifetime,...

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Explained: What is Escrow?

When buying a home, there are certain terms you simply must understand; escrow is one of them.

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Questions to Ask When Getting a Mortgage

Getting a home loan is particularly daunting, particularly for those who are buying their first home or those who haven’t bought a home in...

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Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM) – Loan Explained

Adjustable-rate mortgages have gotten a bad rap over the years (especially after they helped along the American economy’s near-collapse in...

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PITI: 4 Mortgage Terms You Should Know

The U.S. housing market has been on fire for several years now. Are you looking to get in on the action in 2020? How exciting! When...

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Explained: Clear to Close

There are many terms and phrases you may hear during the loan process that are either confusing, complicated, or are misunderstood...

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Building Your Dream Home with a New Home Construction Loan

Are you looking into building your dream home? A new construction loan may be the perfect fit for you. These loans cover everything from...

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How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early

Your monthly mortgage payment – sometimes it feels like you will be paying it for the rest of your life. For most people, it is the largest...

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