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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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July 2, 2016

Mortgage Rates Are Falling: Thank You, Brexit?
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July 1, 2016

How Much Can I Refinance My House For?
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June 29, 2016

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June 26, 2016

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