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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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June 25, 2012

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June 19, 2012

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June 15, 2012

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June 7, 2012

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As you probably already know, it can be almost impossible to obta... Read More

May 30, 2012