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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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See, You Can Get a Mortgage With Bad Credit
The number of people getting mortgage loans with less-than-stella... Read More

July 15, 2016

This Change From Fannie Mae Could Help You With a Mortgage You Can’t Afford
A restructured mortgage is a mortgage loan that had some material... Read More

July 13, 2016

The Best Cities in America for Buying a Starter Home
We’ve written a lot recently about the disappearing starter... Read More

July 12, 2016

Should I Buy a Home Now That I Can Live in When I Retire?
Q. I have 10 years before I retire and I’m thinking about buyin... Read More

July 12, 2016

10 Home Upgrades With the Best Return on Your Money
Insulation is about as sexy as flannel pajamas, but guess what? ... Read More

July 9, 2016

Need a Giant Mortgage? Here’s What You Should Know
Jumbo loans are any residential mortgage that exceeds the countyâ... Read More

July 6, 2016