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USDA Loans: Basics and Benefits

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...

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Should I Get a Preapproval Before Getting a Real Estate Agent?

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...

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What Questions Should I Ask a Mortgage Lender?

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

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Jumbo Loan: Explained

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...

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21 Terms You Need to Know to Buy A House

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

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Does a Preapproval Guarantee a Mortgage?

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...

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Mortgage Terms Explained: What is VOE?

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...

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Is It Safe to Apply for a Mortgage Online?

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

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Explained: Mortgage Origination

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

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Doctors Only: Loan Explained

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...

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