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Mortgage 101

USDA: Loan Explained

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is a government department divided into 29 agencies. The USDA is dedicated to the...

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When to Apply For a Mortgage

Time is of the essence. This saying is extra-true for real estate transactions. In today’s market, buyers should be ready to make an offer...

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Conventional Loan: Explained

Buying a new home is one of the most exciting times of our lives: swiping through photos online, touring homes, picking out paint swatches,...

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Why was My Loan Sold and What Does It Mean?

Getting a letter or email from your mortgage company telling you that your loan has been sold can be shocking and concerning. You’ve just...

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What Loan is Best for You?

Not all loans are created equal. There are dozens of loan programs that you can choose from between purchasing a new home, building one, or...

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What are SAH Grants? Mortgage Terms Explained

SAH stands for “Specially Adapted Housing.” SAH grants are offered by the United States Veterans’ Affairs Administration (VA) to certain...

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Can You Finance a Mobile Home?

Mobile and manufactured homes are all over the place, and they are often great choices for people who want to build their own homes or want...

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How to Get a Mortgage in 5 Easy Steps

It’s time. You’re ready to move – out of your parent’s house, out of your tiny apartment, or even out of the house you’ve lived in for 20...

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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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