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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

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Why You Shouldn’t Obsess Over Mortgage Rates
When most people start shopping for a mortgage, the first thing t... Read More

February 14, 2013

FHA Loans to Get More Expensive
Big changes are in store for borrowers with Federal Housing Admin... Read More

February 4, 2013

Will These States Lead the Housing Recovery?
We’ve been inundated with news stories about the housing ma... Read More

February 4, 2013

3 Things That Can Stop a Mortgage in Its Tracks
Congratulations! You found your dream home at a price you can aff... Read More

February 1, 2013

Do You Really Have Enough Money to Buy a Home?
One of the things many of us think about as children is growing u... Read More

January 29, 2013

10 Cities at Highest Risk for Mortgage Fraud
The housing market has been improving significantly for nearly a ... Read More

January 28, 2013