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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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If you're tax returns show a net loss, you may have a tough time getting a mortgage. Here's what you need to know.

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Here’s What You Need to Know About Getting a Mortgage With ‘Paper Losses’
You probably already know qualifying for a mortgage requires an a... Read More

June 2, 2017

Markets with affordable housing and access to jobs draw the most interest.

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15 Housing Markets With the Most Movers
Markets in Colorado and the Carolinas are drawing the most poten... Read More

June 1, 2017

Just how much paperwork is consumed annually by Americans buying homes may come as a bit of a surprise.

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Mortgages Are Bad for the Environment. Here’s What Can You Do About It.
It’s no secret that the mortgage process is paper intensive. Bu... Read More

May 29, 2017

It can be a good option for some people, but for others it's just trading old debt for new.

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Want to Roll Your Student Loans Into Your Mortgage? Here’s What to Consider
It’s a question as old as debt itself: Should I pay off one... Read More

May 18, 2017

If you think you can't buy a home because of your income, you may want to think again and look at these options.

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How to Become a Homeowner, Even With Little Income
The American dream of owning a home can often feel unattainable f... Read More

May 14, 2017

Nationwide foreclosure activity reached its lowest level in a decade but remains high in some areas.

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10 States Where Foreclosures Still Reign Supreme
Foreclosure filings in April reached the lowest level since Novem... Read More

May 11, 2017