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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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6 Things to Consider When Your Family Outgrows Your Home
When you have a growing family, you’re plenty busy — one of t... Read More

September 4, 2016

What Happens to Your Credit Score When You Buy a House?
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August 31, 2016

How Not to Screw Up Your Mortgage Application
Although it might appear as though getting a mortgage is easier t... Read More

August 30, 2016

Do You Need HARP to Refinance Your Mortgage?
Following the economic downturn, the government launched, and the... Read More

August 23, 2016

Can Rental Income Help Me Get a Mortgage?
You may not know this, but you can use projected rental income to... Read More

August 16, 2016

How Long Can I Shop Around for a Mortgage Without Really Damaging My Credit Score?
“Shop around for the best mortgage rate.” It’s ... Read More

August 12, 2016