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10 Tips to Secure the Best Interest Rate on your Mortgage

Article originally published December 13th, 2017. Updated February 16th, 2023. Buying a home is an extensive process. It includes marshaling your assets, reviewing your credit—and potentially trying to improve it—and shopping for a house that meets your wants and needs. That’s all before you enter the process of applying for a mortgage and considering your... Read More

| February 16, 2023

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Are You Paying Too Much for Your Mortgage?
Are you shopping for mortgages and comparing them to see which ... Read More

March 20, 2014

Should You Buy a New or Existing Home?
When it comes time to stop renting and you are ready to own a hom... Read More

March 16, 2014

Saving for a House: It’s More Than a Down Payment
It’s easy to get caught up in credit scores when considering a ... Read More

March 14, 2014

Buying a Condo? Here’s What You Need to Know
Condominiums make an affordable alternative to purchasing a singl... Read More

March 12, 2014

What Is a Good Faith Estimate?
When buying your first home, you’ll have lots of lingo to get c... Read More

March 9, 2014

How to Read a Mortgage Rate Sheet
Mortgage lenders create rate sheets every day. These tables or sp... Read More

March 8, 2014