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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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What You Need to Know about Home Equity Loans
Article originally published October 5th, 2017. Updated October 2... Read More

October 29, 2018

The FHA Back to Work Program and The Best Mortgage Resources for Homeowners
Not too long ago, homeowners who experienced bad luck and lost th... Read More

October 18, 2018

The U.S. is About to Add Even More Cities with a Median Home Value of $1 Million
A recent Zillow report found that the average home costs around $... Read More

September 13, 2018

4 Reasons Adjustable Rate Mortgages are on the Rise
When it comes time to take out a mortgage on a property, there ar... Read More

July 19, 2018

Do I Need a Cosigner?
So you’ve just applied for a new apartment, but the leasing off... Read More

June 25, 2018

8 Reasons Millennials Are Choosing Tiny Homes
Millennials get a bad rep. While the internet is busy circulating... Read More

June 8, 2018