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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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Can Credit Cards Keep You From Buying a Home?
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Engaged? What You Need to Know About Buying a Home
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Reverse Mortgage Changes: What You Need to Know
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September 23, 2013

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Will Mortgage Rates Drop on Fed News?
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September 20, 2013

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How Will Collections Affect My Ability to Buy a Home?
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September 18, 2013